High fire risk in Corfu

From midnight on Friday until midnight on Saturday Corfu will be at Level 4 - very high risk of wildfires.

Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipal Civil Protection Department has issued the following guidelines:

If you are outdoors

- Don't burn rubbish or dry grass and branches in the summer months.
- Don't light outdoor grills/barbecues in wooded areas or areas with dry grass in the summer.
- Avoid jobs that could cause fires (e.g. welding or using tools that cause sparks).
- Don't throw away lit cigarettes.
- Don't leave rubbish in woods. There is a danger it may catch fire.
- Obey the Access Prohibited notices at times of high risk.

If you see a fire

Phone the Fire Department IMMEDIATELY on 199 or the European Emergency Number 112 and provide the following information:

- Your exact location
- The exact location of the fire and the direction it is moving
- The kind of vegetation that is burning

Please note you can call 112 even if you don't have a signal or a card in the mobile.