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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.
4 fines for fires not properly controlled
CORFU. Four fines were issued at the weekend.
Fires in Agios Ioannis and Halikiopoulos Lagoon
The Fire Service was called out to two fires at the same time.
Corfu Fire Chief: significant drop in the number of wildfires this year
CORFU. Fire Chief Nikos Kolovos said that there was a 38% decrease in the number of wildfires in Corfu this year.
Corfu in high-risk zone for fires today Thursday
CORFU. According to the Civil Protection Service - as can be seen from the map.
΄Lampata΄ celebrations in Corfu
CORFU. The birth of St. John the Baptist is celebrated throughout Greece and in many places in Corfu on the eve of 24 June.
Voluntary blood donation today in the pedestrian area in Corfu Town for the wildfire victims
CORFU. Voluntary blood donation today, Friday 27th July, for the Attica wildfire victims in the pedestrian area in Evg.Voulgareos St. 10:00-13:00.
