Wildfire raging in forest on Corfu

A wildfire broke out in the area of Palia Perithea on the island of Corfu on Sunday.
The fire has two fronts and is burning forestland on the slopes of Mt. Pantokratoras.
The regional chief of the Fire Brigade Andreas Rizos said to Athens Macedonian Agency that the fire is big and is burning forest on the mountain".
11 Fire engines with a 22-member crew assisted by four firefighting aircraft and a water dousing helicopter are battling the blaze while according to Rizos additional aircraft are expected to join the existing forces. 

 

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