Firefighters
Two Canadair aircraft in Corfu for third day running to help fight Albania fire
CORFU. Greece promptly responded to the request of the Albanian authorities through the European Civil Protection agency rescEU.
Two taken to hospital following Ipsos house fire
CORFU. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire which broke out this morning.
Fire in wooded area near Kanakades
CORFU. According to the Fire Department, residential areas are not threatened.
Corfu Airport on emergency standby last night for aircraft landing
CORFU. Firefighters were on standby but eventually the aircraft landed normally.
Fire in centre of Corfu Town early this morning
Wildfire in Akrokefalo, Temploni
CORFU. Aerial and ground forces are involved in the firefighting operation.
Bus catches fire
CORFU. The Fire Department was called out at 8:35 and three fire engines with right firefighters rushed to the scene.
Battle with another flare-up in Podolako (13:00) - Reinforcements from Bulgaria arrive
CORFU. Latest update on North Corfu wildfire.
Fire still raging (13:30) - Coast Guard boats on standby in Acharavi
CORFU. The situation remains difficult with the winds strengthening.
Firefighters battling with flare ups - Fire close to Loutses
CORFU. North Corfu Mayor appeals to residents to limit water consumption.
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.
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.
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.
Fire in North Corfu still not under control
North Corfu Mayor thanks all those involved in putting out Loutses fire
CORFU. "These are difficult months and we appeal to everyone to be cautious."
Wildfire in Barbati
CORFU. Six fire engines and 14 firefighters went to the scene and were able to put it out.
