The fire is raging in Corfu. The fire is moving southeast on a large front

Messages were sent from 112 for evacuations in over fifteen areas of the island.

Last night residents were asked to evacuate the areas of Viglatouri, Nissaki, Rou, Katavolo, Kentoma, Tritsi, Kokkokylas, Sarakiniatika, Plagia, Kalami, Vlahatika and Cavalleraina.

There had been a 112 message to evacuate the settlements of Santa, Megoula, Porta, Palaia Perithia and Sinies.

Day boats have sailed to the area to evacuate residents by sea.

Within the next few hours, 4 fire trucks from Epirus are expected to arrive in Corfu to help put out the fire in northern Corfu.

In a statement to APE-MPE earlier, the mayor of North Corfu Giorgos Mahimaris, who is in the settlement of Megoulas, said that “it is a difficult situation and the fire in the settlement of Megoulas has reached the first houses.

Due to the fire, emergency traffic arrangements are in place at the Spartila intersection.

It is only possible for vehicles to descend from the settlements that are being evacuated towards the Ypsos area.

Also in the area of ​​Dassia at the Faiakon high school, traffic diversions are in place and only traffic in the direction of the city of Corfu is allowed.

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