A fire incident involving a MUP Croatia catamaran was reported to the Rijeka Rescue Center at approximately 5:30 p.m. Authorities immediately notified Luka Capitanija Split and its Hvar branch, dispatching emergency response teams to the location. The catamaran was found engulfed in flames.
All five individuals aboard—comprising three crew members and two passengers—were safely evacuated from the burning vessel using a rescue boat immediately after the fire broke out. Upon arrival at the scene, emergency services prioritized safety, executing the evacuation of the burning catamaran away from the coast. This action was deemed necessary to mitigate the risk of the fire spreading to the adjacent forest.
Following the initial evacuation, firefighters commenced efforts to extinguish the blaze that had engulfed the vessel’s superstructure. The response coordinated by the local authorities ensured the safe removal of people and the containment of the fire. Officials indicated that subsequent procedures, including a detailed site inspection, would commence if the catamaran remains afloat.
The swift action by the responding teams was critical in managing the escalating fire situation and ensuring the well-being of everyone on board.
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