Fire

Applications for fire damage compensation from 1 to 14 August
CORFU. A team of the Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organisation (ELGA) branch in Ioannina visited the affected areas in North Corfu Municipality (Loutses, Peritheia, Lafki, Sinies, Kassiopi, Nissaki).

Collection of basic necessities for those affected by wildfires in North Corfu
CORFU. Items are being collected at the former Acharavi Primary School, 10:00-17:00.

Temploni wildfire brought partially under control

Flare-up in Krinia
The Fire Department says that all the other fronts are under control.

Small flare-ups being dealt with immediately in North Corfu (13:30)
CORFU. Firefighting forces on constant alert due to strong winds.

Request to declare a state of emergency in the Municipality of North Corfu
CORFU. North Corfu Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris has submitted the request.

Update from the National Fire Department Operations Centre
ATHENS. Deputy Fire Chief Yiannis Artopios: ΄We remain in a state of alert."

Wildfires receding in North Corfu (09:30)
CORFU. All ground and aerial forces are on alert for the immediate containment of any potential reoccurrence.

Rescue of animals from fire in North Corfu
CORFU. Animal-loving volunteers, firefighters and police all showed their humanity and compassion during this difficult ordeal.

Small fires in Lafki and Loutses - Battle with the flames continues
CORFU. Police have lifted traffic restrictions but recommend that people avoid going to areas affected by the fires.

Ban on movement in forest areas due to very high fire risk
CORFU. Both pedestrians and vehicles are prohibited from certain high-risk areas from 08:00 (27/7) to 08:00 (28/7).

New fire outbreaks in Damari and Lafki
CORFU. New fire outbreaks were detected near Damari and Lafki on Wednesday at 18:30.

Fire fronts in Podolakos, Loutses and Agios Martinos (16:00)
In the other areas there is a relative improvement with firefighters and volunteers battling to prevent any further flare-ups.

Battle with another flare-up in Podolako (13:00) - Reinforcements from Bulgaria arrive
CORFU. Latest update on North Corfu wildfire.

Psychological support from Corfu Hospital Crisis Management Unit
CORFU. The support is being offered to residents who have been affected by the fires in North Corfu and to anyone involved in the firefighting operation.

New claim of arson from North Corfu Deputy Mayor
CORFU. "Flames leapt up out of nowhere."