wildfires
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.
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.
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.
Major water supply problems in North Corfu due to July wildfires
CORFU. The problems in the electricity network in the Thinalia and Kassiopi districts caused serious damage to the pumping station supply systems.
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.
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
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.
New fire outbreaks in Damari and Lafki
CORFU. New fire outbreaks were detected near Damari and Lafki on Wednesday at 18:30.
