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Burning charcoal embers in rubbish bin ignited inside refuse truck in Dassia
CORFU. The swift response of municipal sanitation workers and the Fire Service averted a more serious incident outside a hotel.
Fire breaks out in Ropa Valley - Aerial resources deployed near Theotoki wine estate
CORFU. Saturday morning fire alert – ground crews, Municipal water tankers, and two PZL firefighting aircraft battle the blaze.
Fire breaks out in summer camp kitchen on Vidos
CORFU. The prompt intervention of the campsite staff and the Fire Service prevented further problems – one minor injury was reported, along with limited material damage.
Fire in Sfakera brought under control – Fire Service responds swiftly
CORFU. The fire broke out at around 1:00 p.m. in a rural area – Four firefighters and two fire engines were deployed to tackle it.
Access to forests and NATURA protected areas prohibited due to high wildfire risk in Corfu (20 July)
CORFU. Protection guidelines for the public.
Authorities on high alert - access to certain areas prohibited tomorrow due to risk of wildfires
CORFU. For tomorrow, Friday, 17 July, the wildfire risk is forecast to be High (Category 3) for the Regional Unit of Corfu.
Forestry Department: The invitation was for souvlakia not for fire protection
CORFU. "We enforced the access restrictions – It is not a certified volunteer organisation." The dispute highlights gaps in Greece΄s wildfire volunteer system.
Car catches fire in Ano Korakiana
CORFU. The vehicle suffered significant damage, and authorities are conducting a preliminary investigation into the cause of the incident.
No more ALMKE fire protection
CORFU. The claims of an "exclusion," the current legal framework, and the questions that remain unanswered.
Warning: Steep Fire Department fines – €2,250 for burning branches in Corfu
CORFU. A woman was hit with a costly penalty after burning plant waste in the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands. The Fire Department reminds residents that during the wildfire season, even a seemingly harmless fire can escalate into a destructive wildfire.
Fire in Temploni bulky-items area brought under control
CORFU. Emergency crews responded immediately, deploying ground personnel and heavy machinery. One firefighter was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Fire crews dispatched to Corfu Port following reports of smoke on boat
CORFU. The Fire Service responded immediately at the cruise ship pier — the problem was traced to a battery.
Celebration of Saint John the Torch-Bearer in Dragotina
CORFU. In Dragotina Square on Tuesday 23 June with the Christos Zachos band.
Basement fire at Kommeno hotel - immediate response and precautionary evacuation
CORFU. A major Fire Service response was dispatched to the scene, with five fire engines and senior fire officials attending. No individuals have been reported trapped.
Fire breaks out on sailboat in Paxos, sinking the vessel and spreading to another boat
PAXOS. The Fire Service, volunteers, and marine units from Igoumenitsa mounted a large-scale operation. All crew members are safe.
Vehicle catches fire in Troumpeta and burns out completely
CORFU. Driver uninjured – major Fire Service response with three vehicles on Tuesday morning.
Kyprou Street residents demand cleanup of prison park due to fire risk
CORFU. In a memorandum accompanied by photographs submitted to municipal authorities, local residents report long-term neglect of the prison park and warn of a heightened fire risk as summer approaches.
When access to Vidos, Porto Timoni, Erimitis, and Antipaxos is prohibited
CORFU. Corfu Port Authority has issued instructions to maritime professionals, shipping agents, and boat owners ahead of the fire prevention season.
