<p>Firefighters faced a massive battle against an extensive wildfire</a> that raged near Split, Croatia, on Monday, July 17.</p><p>The fire reportedly threatened the suburbs of Split after spreading over several kilometers in just 12 hours due to high winds.</p><p>From downtown Split, the fire’s smoke darkened the sky, as shown in this video. Credit: YouTube/Tonko Jursky via Storyful</p><br />
