![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/we-are-going-to-corfu-despite-the-wildfires/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/newspress-collage-23184673-1690319696154.jpg&description=A THRILL-seeking couple is determined not to let the wildfires ruin their holiday and decided to fly to fire-ravaged Corfu. The pair, who were set to fly to the Greek island today, admitted they are "a bit nervous" but defied the risk and choose to see their trip as "an adventure." 5 Fires continue to spread in Corfu for a third day Credit: Alamy 5 Raymond and Julie are determined to fly to Corfu despite the fires 5 A fire fighting helicopter scooping water from Agios Spiridon Beach Credit: Alamy Hundreds of firefighters have been battling flames in Corfu after a fire erupted on the popular holiday hotspot on Sunday. The terrifying blaze sent holidaymakers fleeing while emergency planes have been flying out tourists. But despite the island being engulfed by flames, flights operate as usual. Speaking from Birmingham Airport, Raymond and Julie told Sky News they are certainly planning to fly to the island unless the government says otherwise. Asked how they feel about travelling today, Raymond admitted he was "pretty nervous". He said: "No one said we can't go. Are you in Rhodes, Corfu or Crete right now? Tell us your story. Contact the foreign desk at aliki.kraterou@the-sun.co.uk and worldnews@the-sun.co.uk "We don't really know what the situation is. We know there's fires, but we don't know how close they are to where we're going." The holidaymakers added he is "a little bit" concerned about what will happen once they land on the island but is optimistic they will probably be fine. He said: "I think the transport from the airport to the north will probably be the tricky bit, but once you get to the north by the sea, you'll probably be fine - it just depends where the fires are." Julie said their holiday has not been "ruined" but is hoping "chill" once they arrive. Raymond added: "It's not classed as a holiday... [it's] a bit of an adventure." Today the villages of Kalamaki and Apraos were evacuated as the blaze continued to spread for the third day. Previously peopl){kind=link}
A THRILL-seeking couple is determined not to let the wildfires ruin their holiday and decided to fly to fire-ravaged Corfu.
The pair, who were set to fly to the Greek island today, admitted they are “a bit nervous” but defied the risk and choose to see their trip as “an adventure.”
Hundreds of firefighters have been battling flames in Corfu after a fire erupted on the popular holiday hotspot on Sunday.
The terrifying blaze sent holidaymakers fleeing while emergency planes have been flying out tourists.
But despite the island being engulfed by flames, flights operate as usual.