Fire still raging (13:30) - Coast Guard boats on standby in Acharavi

CORFU. The situation remains difficult with the winds strengthening.

Evacuation order for Loutses (11:42)

CORFU. Residents are leaving the village following orders from the Fire Department.

Firefighters battling with flare ups - Fire close to Loutses

CORFU. North Corfu Mayor appeals to residents to limit water consumption.

The fires in Corfu (19:50)

CORFU. Two active fire fronts - in Old Perithia and Ai Giorgis towards Kassiopi.

Ukrainian helicopters arrive in Corfu to help put out the fire

Wildfire still active with flare-ups. Firefighters battling to stop it from spreading

CORFU. According to the Fire Service, none of the fronts are under control.

Fire Service press conference regarding Corfu wildfires

Tourists returning to their hotels

CORFU. Tourists are being taken back to their holiday accommodation in North Corfu.

Two fire fronts still active in Viglatsouri and Ai Giorgi towards Kassiopi

CORFU. Residents remained awake all night and volunteers were able to protect houses at risk.

Over 600 evacuees taken to Municipal Theatre, Corfu Port and Old Prefecture

CORFU. All are in good health and some other families have already been taken to other accommodation.

New 112 service evacuation alert for some areas in North Corfu

CORFU. Another alert from the 112 service has asked for the evacuation of the areas Roux, Katavola, Kentroma, Tritsi, Kokkilas, Sarakiniatika, Plagia, Kalami, Vlachatika and Kavaleraina.

Fire in North Corfu still not under control

Wildfires continuing for sixth day in Rhodes

Fifth day of wildfires in Rhodes

RHODES. According to the Fire Service representative, Mr. Varthakoyianni, it is estimated that 40,000 stremma of forest land has been burnt.

Steeper fines for lighting fires outdoors

CORFU. There will now be steep fines for those lighting fires outdoors or causing fires through negligence.

Fire Ban Period: Stiff fines for starting a fire

CORFU. Fire Chief: "Our focus is on information and prevention."

Three fires in rubbish piles in one day in South Corfu

CORFU. Toxic smoke and dioxins are spreading through the atmosphere and lying over the ground, on food and the water table.