Evacuation of Bastatika residents a precautionary measure

It seems the fire in Bastatika, near Neohoraki in South Corfu started in a pile of rubbish. By early evening the front was 1km long and the flames were higher than the trees and the authorities evacuated Bastatika residents as a precautionary measure.

Buses are standing by in case the residents are not able to return to their homes tonight. However, Regional sources say that they are hopeful that the decisive contribution from the firefighting planes will contain the raging fire and residents will be able to return to their homes.