Fire
Firefighting aircraft arrive in Corfu to help with wildfires
200 people have been welcomed by North Corfu Municipality in Acharavi
CORFU. Most of them are tourists.
Evacuation of Kalamaki and Apraos
Reinforcements from Epirus, Macedonia and Peloponnese expected
CORFU. Kassiopi-Sidari road closed to traffic in Apraou.
Fire still raging (13:30) - Coast Guard boats on standby in Acharavi
CORFU. The situation remains difficult with the winds strengthening.
Evacuation order for Loutses (11:42)
CORFU. Residents are leaving the village following orders from the Fire Department.
Firefighters battling with flare ups - Fire close to Loutses
CORFU. North Corfu Mayor appeals to residents to limit water consumption.
Central Corfu Mayor thanks everyone who helped those affected by the fire
CORFU. Mayor Meropi Ydraiou: "Solidarity and unity is our message".
The fires in Corfu (19:50)
CORFU. Two active fire fronts - in Old Perithia and Ai Giorgis towards Kassiopi.
Fire in Kira Chrysikou
CORFU. Motorcyclists who patrolled the area voluntarily noticed the fire. Fire engines rushed to the scene. Planes are operating.
Ukrainian helicopters arrive in Corfu to help put out the fire
Wildfire still active with flare-ups. Firefighters battling to stop it from spreading
CORFU. According to the Fire Service, none of the fronts are under control.
Fire Service press conference regarding Corfu wildfires
Tourists returning to their hotels
CORFU. Tourists are being taken back to their holiday accommodation in North Corfu.
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.
