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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."
Scattered fires remain in the northern and northeastern part of the island
CORFU. 50 firefighters and 15 vehicles coming from Bulgaria. Difficult night with flare-ups in Lafki and Agios Martinos.
Firefighters and volunteers win a first battle
CORFU. Latest update on Corfu wildfires (20:30).
Latest update on fire fronts in Corfu (19:30)
CORFU. The three firefighting aircraft that arrived in Corfu in the afternoon are supporting the battle to contain the fire with water drops.
Firefighting aircraft arrive in Corfu to help with wildfires
200 people have been welcomed by North Corfu Municipality in Acharavi
CORFU. Most of them are tourists.
Evacuation of Kalamaki and Apraos
Reinforcements from Epirus, Macedonia and Peloponnese expected
CORFU. Kassiopi-Sidari road closed to traffic in Apraou.
Fire still raging (13:30) - Coast Guard boats on standby in Acharavi
CORFU. The situation remains difficult with the winds strengthening.
