Earlier, a message was given by 112 for the precautionary evacuation of the residents of Vasilika settlement to Kefalovryso.
Strong fire brigades in Corfu have been fighting the flames all night, trying to control the fire that broke out late in the afternoon in an agroforestry area in the Kouramaditika area in Central Corfu.
The fire from the evening presents a slightly better picture according to the latest information from fire officials.
Earlier, a message was given by 112 for the precautionary evacuation of the residents of Vasilika settlement to Kefalovryso.
In order to contain and extinguish it, 29 firefighters with ten vehicles, a group of pedestrians and from the air two helicopters, of the Pezetel type, are working.
According to the official announcement of the Fire Department, 28 firefighters with two groups of pedestrian units and five vehicles are expected to go to the area by ferry from Igoumenitsa.
At the same time, volunteer firefighters and water tankers are assisting in the operation
29 firefighters with a group of pedestrian sections, 10 vehicles and two helicopters are operating at the scene, while 28 firefighters, with two groups of pedestrian sections and five vehicles will be transferred by ferry from Igoumenitsa. Volunteer firefighters and local water bodies help fight the fire.
His scale investigative agency of the Corfu fire department is investigating the causes of the fire.
According to the latest update, in the 24 hours from 18:00 yesterday, 20-08-2022 to 18:00 today, 21-08-2022, there were 46 forest fires. Most were treated immediately, at their initial stage.
⚠️ Activation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣
🆘 If you are in #Vasilica #Corfu evacuate now to #Headwaters
‼️ Forest fire in your area
Self-protection instructions ℹ️ https://t.co/9lipugtsn0
— 112 Greece (@112Greece) August 21, 2022
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