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Post by janiemou on Aug 23, 2020 11:07:47 GMT 2
We are probably at the worst time for the threat of wildfires here on the island. In fact the threat has officially been put at its highest. The fire spotter planes are a daily occurrence, and fire engines are still in strategic positions around the island for quick responses to any wild fires. There have been quite a few over the last week, including one at the controversial Erimitsis, where the building of a large tourist complex in a virgin area made famous by Gerald Durrell is causing protests by people wanting one of the few virgin areas to be left in peace. This one was deliberate arson as it was started in five sites at the same time with resultant loss of wildlife and habitat. Arson investigators have been brought in. Apart form that there have been several around the island, fortunately quickly dealt with. Please be very careful when out and about in cars, quads etc. with disposing of cigarettes. The undergrowth is tinder dry at the moment. In fact just bring all your rubbish back to your accommodation for the owners to dispose of for you and leave Corfu as you found it.
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Post by janiemou on Sept 4, 2020 12:15:24 GMT 2
Yesterday load siren type alarms came twice to people's phones connected to the Greek phone network warning that Corfu was on the highest wild fire alert. Please be very careful when out and about the island. We already have had several small fires around the island , not including the arson at Erimitis.
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