Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app'; }, 500); });});]]>Around 500 people, including British tourists, have been evacuated from the Croatian island of Brač following a major wildfire that broke out on 10 September.Over 3,000 hectares of land have been affected by the blaze, with 223 firefighters and 69 vehicles deployed to fight the fire.The UK Foreign Office has not issued a warning against travel to Croatia, though it reminds visitors that wildfires are unpredictable and dangerous.Flights at both Brač airport and nearby Split airport are currently operating largely as scheduled, despite ongoing firefighting efforts.Travel refunds are not guaranteed as official travel advice remains unchanged, leaving holidaymakers reliant on individual providers or insurance cover.In fullIs it safe to travel to Croatia during wildfires? Latest advice after tourists evacuated from Brac islandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in