Mr. Artophios reported that fire engines and special airborne operations units are going to point 7
Reinforcement of forces who are working on the fire that broke out at noon in an agroforestry area in the area Agios Stefanos Corfu, the representative of the Fire Department announced to SKAI John Baker.
Mr. Artophios stated that fire engines and special airborne operations units are currently moving to point 7.
He emphasized that “the fire front remains active but with a better picture.”
He added that, “earlier, the fire came very close to the first houses in the area of Agios Stefanos in northwestern Corfu and very great efforts were made to remove it.”
“At the moment the fire has been limited to a ravine between Agios Stefanos and Avliotes, however we cannot be complacent as very strong winds are blowing in the area”, added Mr Artopioos.
It is recalled that the fire started from reeds and due to the strong winds, it spread quickly and as a result approached the yards of the houses while it stopped at the sea.
Yes, as a precaution an evacuation order was given via 112 to the port of Agios Stefanos.
#Fire in an agroforestry area in the Agios Stefanos area of Corfu. They operate ground and air forces.
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Source: Skai
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