‘Everyone Was Absolutely Terrified’: Couple ‘Trapped’ as Wildfire Engulfed Croatia Resort

‘Everyone was absolutely terrified’: Couple ‘trapped’ as wildfire engulfed Croatia resort

A Kent couple has described their terrifying escape after a wildfire surrounded their holiday resort, forcing hundreds of guests to flee to the sea.

Around 700 flee by sea as wildfire tears across Croatia's Brač Island

A major wildfire on Croatia's Brač Island sent hundreds of people scrambling away from a seaside resort, with many escaping into the sea.

Holidaymakers run into sea as they watch resort go up in flames

Holidaymakers were forced to run into the sea after the Gava Waterman Milna Resort, on the island of Brac, Croatia, went up in flames on Sunday night.

Holidaymakers flee to sea as fire engulfs Gava Waterman Milna Resort in Croatia

A fire at the Gava Waterman Milna Resort on the Croatian island of Brac forced nearly 700 guests to flee to the sea on Sunday night. Holidaymakers, including TUI customers, reported staff downplayed the danger before flames advanced, prompting local boats to conduct rescues while authorities confirmed no injuries.