Huge fire rips through marina at Croatian holiday hotspot
A fire at a marina in Croatia has destroyed 22 boats and caused huge damage but no injuries
![Boats are on fire in Medulin, Croatia, early Wednesday, May 15, 2024](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/05/15/10/Croatia_Marina_Fire_10791.jpg)
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A fire at a marina in northwestern Croatia has destroyed 22 boats and caused huge damage but no injuries.
An investigation is underway to determine what caused the fire at the marina in Medulin, a small town on the Istrian peninsula that's popular with tourists in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea.
Photos showed boats in the marina burning in a raging blaze. Local media said some owners jumped into the sea to escape as firefighters rushed to separate the boats still untouched by the fire.
![Croatia Marina Fire](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/05/15/10/Croatia_Marina_Fire_10737.jpg)
The fire was brought under control. Authorities said they put up barriers in the sea in stop any environmental damage.
Croatia is a top European tourism destination and a favorite spot for sailing.
This article will be updated.
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