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Uncleared land: Despite strong warnings, not everyone has complied
CORFU. The deadline for the necessary clean-ups in view of the new fire season is April 30th. The problem is mainly in the Corfu district. Compliance of property owners in the villages.
Corfu Port acquires new open sea firefighting tugboat
CORFU. It can serve to tow vessels as well as firefighting in cases of ship fires.
Central Corfu Municipality on implementation of Fire Protection Regulations for properties in wooded areas
CORFU. The implementation of the fire protection regulations for properties within and near wooded areas is mandatory. In case of non-compliance by the responsible parties, they will face the prescribed sanctions.
Corfu Fire Department earthquake and fire exercise
CORFU. The exercise was part of the Fire Department annual ΄Seisichthon΄ exercise.
50 forest rangers coming to Corfu before Easter
CORFU. There was a wide-ranging meeting under Deputy Minister of Civil Protection Vaggelis Tournas to discuss preparations ahead of the upcoming fire protection period.
Free firewood from Mon Repos on Saturday 9 March
CORFU. Between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Over €800,000 for flood protection in Corfu from Regional Authority
CORFU. The process for urgent flood protection projects has begun in North Corfu, which suffered from wildfires last July.
Fire breaks out in concrete mixer truck in Pirgi
CORFU. The driver managed to get out of the vehicle without suffering any injuries.
Central Corfu Municipality: Fines for uncleared land
CORFU. Those with plots of land are being called upon to clear and thin them out by April 30th, ahead of the fire prevention period.
Firewood available at Mon Repos on Saturday 10 February
CORFU. Those interested should come with their own vehicle and the wood, which is available following the clearing of the area, should be for personal use.
Boy, 10, rescued after falling from bridge in North Corfu
CORFU. Firefighters and an ambulance rushed to the scene.
Firefighters rescue horse which fell into a ditch
CORFU. The animal is in good health.
House fire in Koulines
CORFU. A 70-year-old man suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
Fire Service acquires vehicle specially equipped for earthquakes
CORFU. The vehicle is equipped with special gear, such as a geophone that provides additional search and rescue means.
Fire in Ai Gordis grassland
CORFU. A fire engine with two firefighters went to the scene and were able to get the fire under control.
Car bursts into flames in Garitsa
CORFU. The driver managed to get out of the car on his own, fortunately without being injured.
Electricity pole cable in Kommeno catches fire
CORFU. A fire engine with three firefighters rushed to the scene.
New firefighting vehicles for Ionian Islands Municipalities through ΄Laertes΄ programme
CORFU. 16 water trucks and four 4x4 pick-up trucks, with a total budget of 1,518,400 Euros.
