Fire

Two fire fronts still active in Viglatsouri and Ai Giorgi towards Kassiopi
CORFU. Residents remained awake all night and volunteers were able to protect houses at risk.

Over 600 evacuees taken to Municipal Theatre, Corfu Port and Old Prefecture
CORFU. All are in good health and some other families have already been taken to other accommodation.

New 112 service evacuation alert for some areas in North Corfu
CORFU. Another alert from the 112 service has asked for the evacuation of the areas Roux, Katavola, Kentroma, Tritsi, Kokkilas, Sarakiniatika, Plagia, Kalami, Vlachatika and Kavaleraina.

Fire in North Corfu still not under control

112 alert for evacuation of areas in North Corfu

Wildfires continuing for sixth day in Rhodes

Fifth day of wildfires in Rhodes
RHODES. According to the Fire Service representative, Mr. Varthakoyianni, it is estimated that 40,000 stremma of forest land has been burnt.

High fire risk in Corfu on Sunday 23 July

Central Corfu Municipality draws up evacuation plans in case of fire
CORFU. 70 fines were issued for private plots that had not been cleared.

North Corfu Mayor thanks all those involved in putting out Loutses fire
CORFU. "These are difficult months and we appeal to everyone to be cautious."

Wildfire in Barbati
CORFU. Six fire engines and 14 firefighters went to the scene and were able to put it out.

Protocol signed for relocation of South Corfu fire station in Vraganiotika
CORFU. It will be housed in the former Vraganiotika school for one year, while the tender process for a permanent space to be found will begin immediately.

Woman trapped on rocks rescued by private boat
CORFU. She was taken safely to the beach.

Voluntary clean-up of Kalafationes wood paths
CORFU. Kalafationes Volunteer Action Group presented for the first time the drone that assists in the prevention of wildfires.

Firearm and cannabis found buried outside house of man, 44, in North Corfu
CORFU. Police also found €16k in his possession.

Work begins immediately to repair damage caused by fire in St. George΄s Church
CORFU. Immediate actions from the Ministry of Culture and the Inspectorate of Antiquities.

Coach without passengers catches fire in Alykes
CORFU. Firefighters rushed to put it out.

Fire Service exercise in Loutses
CORFU. Similar exercises were carried out in all the Regional Fire Departments of the country.