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Forest fires in Croatia: chaos on the streets and evacuations!
Heavy traffic volumes towards Germany are expected on June 21, 2025. Forest fires in Croatia and lockdowns affect travelers.
Forest fires in Croatia: chaos on the streets and evacuations!
A hot travel weekend is just around the corner! Heavy traffic is expected in Austria and around the most popular holiday destinations in Croatia on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Travelers returning from the south in particular have to be prepared for full motorways, while at the same time the D8 coastal motorway in Croatia is closed - and there are reasons for that.
In the last few days, several forest fires have broken out on the Croatian coast, which are now also affecting traffic. The towns of Pisak and Marušići, around 30 kilometers south of Split, are particularly affected. The police have launched an investigation based on suspicious evidence of arson as fires broke out in different places at the same time. Numerous tourists had to be evacuated, but the situation remains tense, with the fire department reporting that the fires are “completely out of control.” While flying firefighting operations are temporarily hampered by strong winds, affected tourists can find temporary accommodation in nearby communities.
Traffic chaos on local roads
Those returning from vacation can expect several traffic jam hotspots. The tunnel construction site on the Tauern Autobahn (A10) near Golling is causing additional delays. Other highways are also heavily polluted, including:
- Inntal Autobahn (A12) im Großraum Innsbruck
- Brenner Autobahn (A13)
- Rheintal Autobahn (A14) bei Bludenz
- Arlberg Schnellstraße (S16) vor Tunnelbereichen
- Fernpass Straße (B179) zwischen Füssen und Nassereith
- Salzburg West Autobahn (A1) bei Walserberg
- Pyhrn Autobahn (A9) bei Bosruck Tunnel und Gleinalm Tunnel
In addition to all of this, large crowds are also coming to the Danube Island Festival in Vienna this weekend. The transport authority therefore recommends using Park & Ride offers and public transport to reach the city.
The consequences of the forest fires
These forest fires are not an isolated incident. According to current developments in climate change, such natural disasters have become more and more frequent in recent years - the effects can also be felt in Germany, where over 1,200 hectares of forest area were lost to fires in 2023. Due to drought and high temperatures, the fires spread quickly and not only claim human lives, but also endanger numerous habitats. In this regard, the latest statistics show that almost 11.9 million hectares of forests were destroyed by fire worldwide in 2023, with the most destruction in South America and the USA.
This makes it all the more important to pay attention to nature and ensure that forest fires are prevented through careful and prudent behavior in both private and public areas.
Finally, we can only hope that these forces of nature will soon be brought under control and that all travelers can return safely to their destinations. Plan your trips wisely and stay flexible! It remains exciting to see what the weekend will bring.
Further information about the current traffic situation can be found in the report ÖAMTC. The news from Austria provides details about the forest fires and their effects nachrichten.at. Exclusive insights into the causes and effects of forest fires worldwide are offered Statista.