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Car catches fire in Kontokali
CORFU. The engine of a car caught fire as it was driving along Eth. Palaiokastritsas Rd near the hospital.

Lefkimmi Association considers the fire to be at the least ΄suspicious΄
LEFKIMMI. The Association considers the fire that destroyed three buildings at the Lefkimmi landfill to be the work of provocateurs. The following statement was issued:

Three buildings burnt down at Lefkimmi landfill
LEFKIMMI. Three buildings were destroyed when fire broke out at Lefkimmi landfill at 11:30 this morning.

Fire in Campiello: Immediate response from Fire Service
CORFU. When fire breaks out in a district like Campiello an immediate response is especially important.

Road accident at Sotiriotissa. Car overturns, goes into opposite lane and ends up in the ditch. 29-year-old driver freed from car.
CORFU. Drivers who have been stopped by the traffic police watch anxiously as firefighters attempt to free the driver from his crashed car.

Fire breaks out at the entrance to treatment plant
CORFU. The fire broke out at 18:00 on Tuesday at the waste dumping area outside the entrance to the town΄s treatment facility.

Unified Bowling Special Olympics Hellas - Event
CORFU. The Special Olympics in collaboration with the Fire Department are organizing a Unified Bowling competition in Corfu.

Fire Service exercise at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It was just an exercise. At around 9.30 this morning a number of fire engines were seen rushing along Eth. Palaiokastritsas towards the hospital resulting in several phone calls to Enimerosi to find out what was happening.

Civil Protection Secretariat: Clear up the dry grass on your properties!
CORFU. Owners of land in close proximity to inhabited areas are legally obliged to take measures to prevent the possible outbreak of fires.

Fire in Peroulades, North Corfu
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out at 17:45 on Monday evening to a fire in Peroulades, North Corfu.

Increased policing over Easter in Corfu, Zakynthos, Cephalonia and Lefkada
CORFU. Increased police checks to prevent illegal distribution and selling of fireworks, thefts and burglaries, illegal trading, road accidents and dangerous driving as well as health and safety infringements in cafes, bars and restaurants.

Fire at Ai Yianni settlement
CORFU. The Fire Service sped to Ropa Valley after being called out to a fire in the Roma settlement in Ai Yianni.

Avoiding accidents with firecrackers and fireworks at Easter
Once again, The Smile of the Child reminds children and parents of the extreme dangers if children handle firecrackers and squibs.

Fire in Kyra - Chrysikou
CORFU. The Fire Service was called out to a fire at about 11:30 this morning.

Car catches fire at Emporiko Kentro
CORFU. There was serious damage to a car which caught fire at about 8 o΄clock on Sunday night.

Private garage fire in Sidari now under control
CORFU. Garage caught fire on Saturday night.

‘Leto’ hits the island – Fallen trees and ferry boats not sailing
CORFU. Strong winds and heavy rain today as forecast.

Trial of Igoumenitsa fireman postponed until next Wednesday
CORFU. The trial due to take place in Corfu this morning of the 59-year-old fireman from Igoumenitsa accused of murdering a 48-year-old man has been postponed.