Fire
Fire Service exercise at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It was just an exercise. At around 9.30 this morning a number of fire engines were seen rushing along Eth. Palaiokastritsas towards the hospital resulting in several phone calls to Enimerosi to find out what was happening.
Civil Protection Secretariat: Clear up the dry grass on your properties!
CORFU. Owners of land in close proximity to inhabited areas are legally obliged to take measures to prevent the possible outbreak of fires.
Fire in Peroulades, North Corfu
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out at 17:45 on Monday evening to a fire in Peroulades, North Corfu.
Increased policing over Easter in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada
CORFU. Increased police checks to prevent illegal distribution and selling of fireworks, thefts and burglaries, illegal trading, road accidents and dangerous driving as well as health and safety infringements in cafes, bars and restaurants.
Fire at Ai Yianni settlement
CORFU. The Fire Service sped to Ropa Valley after being called out to a fire in the Roma settlement in Ai Yianni.
Avoiding accidents with firecrackers and fireworks at Easter
Once again, The Smile of the Child reminds children and parents of the extreme dangers if children handle firecrackers and squibs.
Fire in Kyra - Chrysikou
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out to a fire at about 11:30 this morning.
Car catches fire at Emporiko Kentro
CORFU. There was serious damage to a car which caught fire at about 8 o΄clock on Sunday night.
Private garage fire in Sidari now under control
CORFU. Garage caught fire on Saturday night.
‘Leto’ hits the island – Fallen trees and ferry boats not sailing
CORFU. Strong winds and heavy rain today as forecast.
Trial of Igoumenitsa fireman postponed until next Wednesday
CORFU. The trial due to take place in Corfu this morning of the 59-year-old fireman from Igoumenitsa accused of murdering a 48-year-old man has been postponed.
Car goes up in flames in Kontokali
CORFU. A car caught fire in Kontokali just before midnight.
House fire in Pelekas extinguished
CORFU. Firemen are now cleaning up after having put out a fire in the storeroom of a house in Pelekas.
Fire in Campiello flat – 20-year-old student suffers hand burns
CORFU. Fire broke out in a first floor flat in Campiello just after 5 o’clock this morning.
No water and electricity in Kompitsi last Saturday
CORFU. The village of Kompitsi was without water and electricity from early Saturday morning. The situation, which lasted all day, naturally caused the displeasure of the residents and led to innumerable complaints. Enimerosi spoke with the responsible services to find out what happened.
Local residents ‘suffocated’ by smoke from burning tyres
CORFU. Dense black smoke, visible from miles around, alerted local residents in the Dassia area this morning.
Dozens of trees blown down by the strong winds in Corfu
CORFU. Dozens of trees have fallen throughout the island since last night because of the strong winds. Several of these fell on electricity cables, causing power cuts, whilst others have blocked roads.
