Date: 24 June 2025
Author: Tomislava Hojsak, WG4 – European Network on Extreme Fire Behavior (NERO)
Overview:
Between June 19–21, 2025, a series of wildfires broke out in southern Croatia amidst prolonged drought. One major fire, which ignited near Pisak on the morning of June 21, rapidly escalated due to intense Bora winds and burned approximately 300 hectares across Pisak, Marušići, and Mimice.
Key Facts:
- Name: Pisak-Mimice Wildfire
- Date: 21 June 2025
- Location: Croatia, Split-Dalmatia County
- Area Burned: ~300 ha
- Fire Type: Surface and crown fire
- Primary Fuels: Grass, shrubs, pine forests
- Elevation Range: 20–600 m
- Fire Behavior: Rapid spread, potential spotting, wind-driven escalation
- Cause: Under investigation
Meteorological Conditions:
A synoptically forced downslope Bora wind with gusts up to 22 m/s created extreme fire behavior, impeding aerial firefighting efforts. As winds calmed by midday, suppression efforts became more effective.
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