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Wildfire in Akrokefalo, Temploni
CORFU. Aerial and ground forces are involved in the firefighting operation.
Access to certain areas prohibited on Tuesday 8 August due to high fire risk
Deputy Regional Governor for Corfu, Kostas Zorbas, announced that, due to the very high fire risk, movement of people and vehicles is prohibited in the certain areas:
High fire risk in Corfu on Tuesday 8th August
ATHENS. The Ionian Islands are in the very high risk category on the fire risk map for Tuesday.
Fire in Vraganiotika under control
CORFU. Fire broke out in Vraganiotika at 14:10, but it was brought under control.
Inspection of fire-damaged buildings in North Corfu
CORFU. The ELGA committee is still accepting applications for damage to fixed assets, livestock and agricultural property at the Town Hall in Acharavi.
Bus catches fire
CORFU. The Fire Department was called out at 8:35 and three fire engines with right firefighters rushed to the scene.
Applications for fire damage compensation from 1 to 14 August
CORFU. A team of the Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organisation (ELGA) branch in Ioannina visited the affected areas in North Corfu Municipality (Loutses, Peritheia, Lafki, Sinies, Kassiopi, Nissaki).
Collection of basic necessities for those affected by wildfires in North Corfu
CORFU. Items are being collected at the former Acharavi Primary School, 10:00-17:00.
Temploni wildfire brought partially under control
Flare-up in Krinia
The Fire Department says that all the other fronts are under control.
Small flare-ups being dealt with immediately in North Corfu (13:30)
CORFU. Firefighting forces on constant alert due to strong winds.
Request to declare a state of emergency in the Municipality of North Corfu
CORFU. North Corfu Mayor Giorgos Mahimaris has submitted the request.
Update from the National Fire Department Operations Centre
ATHENS. Deputy Fire Chief Yiannis Artopios: ΄We remain in a state of alert."
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.
