Crews, assisted by water bombers, managed to control wildfires along the southern Adriatic coast in Croatia after several blazes broke out in recent days.

The fires, which started on Saturday morning near Split, the country's second-largest city, burned approximately 300 hectares (740 acres) and destroyed dozens of houses, according to authorities.

Firefighting commander Ivan Kovacevic stated that despite the significant damage, the situation could have been worse considering the number of structures threatened.

Several small fires were extinguished during the night, he added.

No fatalities were reported, though one firefighter and some civilians sustained minor injuries.

The Civil Protection Headquarters evacuated at least 94 individuals, mostly tourists, in Omis.

However, they were able to return to their accommodations late Saturday.

The village of Marusic on the Adriatic coast suffered the most extensive damage, with officials crediting luck for no casualties.

Police are intensively investigating potential arson as a cause behind the fires and urge citizens to report any suspicious behavior immediately.