FIRE

Firefighters say their health is in danger from the toxic smoke
CORFU. Another fire today in Kouloura close to the location of last week΄s fire.

Ionian Islands Region to get more fire engines
ATHENS. The Civil Protection Minister signed the decision of the Fire Service Chief.

Vigla evacuated as a precaution. Firefighting aircraft assisting in Kassiopi district
CORFU. Yet another rubbish pile fire in North Corfu.

Big fire in Melikia Lefkimmi and incidents with protestors
CORFU. Protestors and police clashed yet again in Lefkimmi on Saturday night.

Fire in Zola, Cephalonia - Firefighters battle all night
CEPHALONIA. The large fire that broke out just after 8pm on Wednesday has been partially brought under control.

Alarm following water heater explosion in a house in Alexandras Avenue
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out at 3 o΄clock on Tuesday afternoon.

Fire in the yard of a house in Kallithea-Kanalia
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out to a fire at 21:30 on Wednesday night.

Fire close to Lefkimmi landfill
CORFU. Fire broke out at about 9pm near to Lefkimmi landfill.

House fire in Corfu historical centre immediately extinguished
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out just before 11:00 on Sunday morning.

΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Band concert in aid of Attica wildfire victims
CORFU. ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society is putting on a concert on Saturday 15 September in aid of the Attica wildfire victims.

Rubbish pile fire in Gouvia
CORFU. Fire broke out in a pile of rubbish at about 12:30.

Fire in Sinarades under control
CORFU. Firefighters were called out to a fire in Sinarades at 18:00 on Tuesday evening.

Ferry boat El.Venizelos now listing - fire continues for second day
PIRAEUS. Fire broke out on board early on Wednesday morning.

Fire caused by lightning quickly put out in North Corfu
CORFU. The sudden downpour on Saturday evening was accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Firefighters remain at Rachtades - small flare-ups during the night
CORFU. Firefighters are remaining in the Rachtades area - scene of yesterday΄s fire.

Congratulations from Corfu MP Fotini Vaki to all those concerned in successfully dealing with the fire in Rachtades
CORFU. She congratulated the Fire Service, the Greek Police, the Civil Protection General Secretariat, the Municipality, the Regional Administration and all the volunteers.

Car bursts into flame in Roda early this morning
CORFU. The driver didn΄t suffer any injuries.

Strong presence of firefighting planes - Civil Protection confident that fire will be brought under control before nightfall
CORFU. 2 Canadair planes along with the 3 PZL (One was sent from Aktaion) have been able to prevent the fire in NW Corfu from spreading.