wildfires
New claim of arson from North Corfu Deputy Mayor
CORFU. "Flames leapt up out of nowhere."
Scattered fires remain in the northern and northeastern part of the island
CORFU. 50 firefighters and 15 vehicles coming from Bulgaria. Difficult night with flare-ups in Lafki and Agios Martinos.
Firefighters and volunteers win a first battle
CORFU. Latest update on Corfu wildfires (20:30).
Latest update on fire fronts in Corfu (19:30)
CORFU. The three firefighting aircraft that arrived in Corfu in the afternoon are supporting the battle to contain the fire with water drops.
Firefighting aircraft arrive in Corfu to help with wildfires
200 people have been welcomed by North Corfu Municipality in Acharavi
CORFU. Most of them are tourists.
Evacuation of Kalamaki and Apraos
Reinforcements from Epirus, Macedonia and Peloponnese expected
CORFU. Kassiopi-Sidari road closed to traffic in Apraou.
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.
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.
