Firefighters and volunteers win a first battle
CORFU. Latest update on Corfu wildfires (20:30).
The fire almost reached the sea in Kalamaki. However, after a difficult battle with the flames, the firefighters with the help of volunteers managed to save the Kassiopi Junior High and High School which was seriously threatened by the fire.
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Photo: Kostas Kostalis
The effort was also supported by the Erickson Sky Crane helicopter.
Photo: Enimerosi
Two ships have arrived at the Kassiopi harbour in order to help in case of evacuation.
Photo: Enimerosi
Aerial forces will soon cease to operate as it gets dark and there will only be ground forces during the night.
(Photo: Enimerosi / The fire reached the sea in Kalamaki in the afternoon)
CHRISTINA GEREKOU, MARIA BAZDRIYIANNI, VASSILIS PANTAZOPOULOS
