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Aspiotades wildfire - 5 stremma burnt
CORFU. There was a coordinated battle involving ground crews, aerial resources and volunteers
Fire Service urges caution as weather conditions are extremely dangerous
CORFU. We are now in the fourth month of the fire season, and conditions are expected to be EXTREMELY dangerous in the coming days.
Temploni: Fire extinguished but questions remain
CORFU. Temploni fire under investigation – Focus on the point of origin, site machinery, fire protection and the June incident
Temploni fire: Operation underway in area with difficult access
CORFU. Fire alert near Chondrogiannis Recycling Facility – large ground and aerial forces at the scene.
Fire in Sfakera brought under control – Fire Service responds swiftly
CORFU. The fire broke out at around 1:00 p.m. in a rural area – Four firefighters and two fire engines were deployed to tackle it.
Access to forests and NATURA protected areas prohibited due to high wildfire risk in Corfu (20 July)
CORFU. Protection guidelines for the public.
Authorities on high alert - access to certain areas prohibited tomorrow due to risk of wildfires
CORFU. For tomorrow, Friday, 17 July, the wildfire risk is forecast to be High (Category 3) for the Regional Unit of Corfu.
Warning: Steep Fire Department fines – €2,250 for burning branches in Corfu
CORFU. A woman was hit with a costly penalty after burning plant waste in the Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands. The Fire Department reminds residents that during the wildfire season, even a seemingly harmless fire can escalate into a destructive wildfire.
Getting ready for fire season: North Corfu EPOMEA Seminar
CORFU. Vassilis Yiannos, the Regional Fire Department Chief, will be the speaker.
Wildfire in Argyrades brought under control
CORFU. The two PZL firefighting planes stationed at Corfu Airport took off and carried out water drops.
Canadair aircraft fighting Albania wildfire coming to refuel
CORFU. A ΄aircraft, based in Corfu, is also assisting in the firefighting operation.
Wildfire in South Corfu
CORFU. According to latest information,, the fire has been contained.
Over €800,000 for flood protection in Corfu from Regional Authority
CORFU. The process for urgent flood protection projects has begun in North Corfu, which suffered from wildfires last July.
Agios Stefanos wildfire still not under control (15:15)
CORFU. Reinforcements of five vehicles and 12 firefighters are expected to set off for Corfu at 16:30.
Wildfire in Agios Stefanos, Avliotes
CORFU. 15 firefighters with 6 vehicles are fighting the fire, while 2 firefighting planes are also heading to the scene to reinforce the firefighting efforts.
Message to residents of Agios Stefanos, Avliotes to evacuate the area
CORFU. Residents have been asked to go to Agios Stefanos harbour.
Old Perithia businesses hit by wildfire requesting support
CORFU. On the initiative of board member Vassilis Vassilakis, the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants (GSEVEE) has sent a letter.
Smoke from Evros wildfires covers Ionian Islands south of Corfu
CORFU. The smoke has travelled approximately 950km south west, covering an area of approximately 110,000 sq.km.
