Planes Drop Water on Fires Near Split, Croatia

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Firefighters faced a massive battle against an extensive wildfire that raged near Split, Croatia, on Monday, July 17.

The fire reportedly threatened the suburbs of Split after spreading over several miles in just 12 hours due to high winds.

According to local news reports, fire fighters were eventually able to contain the fire. Credit: Twitter/Marcos Medrano via Storyful