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.
Fire in Rachtades
CORFU. Fire broke out in Rachtades in North Corfu at about 2pm today.
Car bursts into flames at Varypatades crossroads
CORFU. For reasons as yet unknown a car that was driving along the road at Varypatades crossroads caught fire at 09:00 on Monday morning.
Tourist boat catches fire and sinks near Paxos
PAXOS. The four people on board were safely rescued by another boat.
Fire in Ropa Valley
CORFU. Emergency calls to the Fire Service one after another.
Rubbish pile fire in Gouvia
CORFU. Fire broke out on Eth. Palaiokastritsas Rd at a spot with refuse bins.
Forest fire at Lake Korission
CORFU. Fire broke out in the cedar forest at Lake Korission at about 14:30 this afternoon.
Voluntary blood donation today in the pedestrian area in Corfu Town for the wildfire victims
CORFU. Voluntary blood donation today, Friday 27th July, for the Attica wildfire victims in the pedestrian area in Evg.Voulgareos St. 10:00-13:00.
Corfu Surgical Association - voluntary blood donation
CORFU. In aid of the wildfire victims.
Corfu organizations collecting supplies for wildfire victims
CORFU. The people of Corfu are requested to help in any way they can with donations of food, infant items and medicines.
Red Cross: Collection of supplies and blood donation for the wildfire victims
CORFU. The regional branch of the Greek Red Cross is collaborating with the Municipality and ΄All Together for Corfu΄ to collect basic necessities for the wildfire victims.
Capodistrias Philharmonic Percussion concert postponed
CORFU. Capodistrias Philharmonic Society is observing the three days of national mourning for the victims of the tragic wildfire in Attica.
Support and aid need to be properly organized and coordinated
There are at least two questions raised by the organized efforts in Corfu in response to the human tragedy which, fortunately, did not happen here.
Three days of national mourning - flags at half-mast
ATHENS. Following Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras΄ declaration of 3 days of national mourning for the victims of the recent wildfires, the Minister for the Interior Panos Skourletis announced that flags on all public buildings will be flown at half-mast.
Corfu Municipality Civil Protection Services in increased preparedness
CORFU. Patrol vehicles and guidelines for the public.
Greek Red Cross: Special bank account for donations in aid of Attica wildfire victims
ATHENS. In response to the national tragedy of the devastating wildfires in Attica, the Greek Red Cross has opened a bank account for donations from individuals and businesses who wish to help the fire victims.
