Fire
30 stremma of land burnt in Kalafationes - man facing charge of arson by negligence
CORFU. The fire has been contained according to the Fire Service.
Helicopter helping to fight fire in Kalafationes
CORFU. Firefighters continue in their efforts to get the fire in Kalafationes under control.
Firefighters on the ground and in the air battling Kalafationes fire
CORFU. The fire which broke out in an area with thick vegetation near Kalafationes and Briamaki and still not under control (15:30).
Fire in Kalafationes
CORFU. Fire has broken out in a wooded area in Kalafationes.
Firefighters battle all night with fire in Zakynthos - fire now abating
ZAKYNTHOS. Since first light this morning firefighting planes and helicopters have been dropping water on the flames in the Keri - Agalas area in Zakynthos.
39-year-old woman arrested for arson in Agios Markos taken to Psychiatric Clinic
CORFU. The Prosecutor has ordered a psychiatric evaluation.
Arson indicated in Agios Markos fire - 39-year-old woman detained
CORFU. It is alleged that the woman has already confessed to arson.
Fire in Argyrades quickly put out
CORFU. Fire broke out just 150 metres from the South Corfu Fire Department.
Fire in Agios Markos under control
CORFU. At this time (14:30) the fire which broke out in an area with reeds near Agios Markos has been contained to 15 stremma.
Fire in Agios Markos near residential area
CORFU. The fire broke out in an area with reeds at 11:00.
Fire in Marathia under control - 1 stremma of grassland burnt
CORFU. Ten firefighters and five fire engines rushed to the scene and were able to quickly get the fire under control.
Firefighters quickly put out fire in Ipsos
CORFU. Fire broke out in Ipsos this afternoon.
Temploni fire burns 3 stremma of grassland
CORFU. Four vehicles with eight firefighters along with other firefighters on foot were able to quickly get the fire under control.
Bastatika fire has been contained and is abating
CORFU. Superhuman efforts from emergency and air firefighters have managed to bring the fire in Bastatika and Neohori near Lefkimmi under control.
Evacuation of Bastatika residents a precautionary measure
CORFU. 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.
Two Canadair planes join fight against Lefkimmi fire
CORFU. Firefighting reinforcements have arrived and there are now (18:18) 25 firefighters, 8 fire engines, 2 Canadair and 2 PZL planes.
Order given for Neohori to be evacuated
CORFU. Firefighting planes have been requested to help fight the fire which is out of control in South Corfu in the same location as last week΄s fire.
Fire in Acharavi
CORFU. The Fire Service has been called out to a fire in Acharavi.
