FIRE
Man arrested for fire in Kavos released with restrictive conditions
The 35-year-old Ukrainian man was arrested and taken appear before the Prosecutor on charges of involvement in the fire.
Movement ban in national parks and forests extended until 13 August
For the same period, any activity or work that could cause fire is prohibited.
35-year-old man arrested for arson in South Corfu
CORFU. The 35-year-old Ukrainian man, accused of arson attempt last Saturday in Foukario Parakladi area in Lefkimmi, was taken to appear before the Corfu Prosecutor.
Food collection for fire victims by two Municipalities and ERT Corfu
Central and North Corfu Municipalities and ERT Corfu collect food and basic necessities for the fire victims.
Fire Risk Map for Sunday 8 August
Level 3 – high risk of fire – in a large part of the country. Corfu and Ionian Islands among these areas.
Fire in Kavos
CORFU. Fire broke out in a wooded area in Kavos at 11:39 this morning.
Fire in Afra
CORFU. Fire broke out in a wooded area in Afra this morning (10:17).
Very high fire risk in Corfu on Friday
CORFU. According to the Fire Risk Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection (www.civilprotection.gr), the fire risk for Corfu today, Friday 6/8, is very high (Level 4).
Fire in Halikouna under control
CORFU. The fire broke out at around 18:00 on Thursday 5th.
Very high fire risk in Corfu on Wednesday 4 August
CORFU. According to the Fire Risk Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection (www.civilprotection.gr), the fire risk for Corfu today, Wednesday 04/08, is very high (Level 4).
Negligence found in Temploni landfill fire safety system, just one year after fires!
CORFU. The Fire Department inspection found inadequate fire safety measures and SYDISA has been fined.
Central Corfu Municipality clearing roadside grass and bushes
CORFU. Update from Deputy Mayor Haris Yiotis on clearing work being done by Civil Protection service in Central Corfu districts.
Car fire in Episkopiana
CORFU. Two fire engines with five firefighters rushed to the scene.
Motorbike completely burnt out
CORFU. A motorbike burst into flames in Corfu Town early on Friday morning.
Car fire in Antipernus
CORFU. The owner was able to get it under control with a fire extinguisher.
Parked car bursts into flames in Sidari
CORFU. The incident happened at 10:08 this morning and two fire engines with four firefighters from Thinalia rushed to the scene to extinguish it.
Tourist injured in Porto Timoni, North Corfu
CORFU. The Fire Department received a call for a rescue team on the 112 emergency number.
Fire breaks out at North Corfu hotel
CORFU. Fire broke out at a North Corfu hotel just after 03:00 on Friday morning.
