House fire in Kefalomantouko - owner in hospital with burns

A serious fire broke out on Saturday afternoon, 26 September, in a single-storey detached house in Kefalomantouko. The fire completely destroyed the kitchen, while the tiled roof of the house also sustained significant partial damage.

The homeowner was injured and suffered burns. He was immediately picked up by an ambulance and taken to hospital, where he is receiving the necessary medical care.

Twelve firefighters with six vehicles from Corfu’s 1st Fire Station were deployed to tackle the blaze, managing to contain the fire before it spread to the rest of the building. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Fire Service’s investigative department.

ELENI KORONAKI