At least 32 agricultural and forest fires broke out in the last 24 hours across Greece. According to Fire Service data, 25 of these were extinguished immediately in their initial stage, while firefighting forces continue operations to extinguish the remaining seven.
Wildfires: At least 30 fires in agricultural and forest areas in the last 24 hours – Arson investigations underway
Local investigative offices, in cooperation with teams from the Arson Crime Investigation Directorate (D.A.E.E.), continue research to identify the causes that triggered the fires. Meanwhile, the Fire Service appeals to all citizens to show increased caution, emphasizing the importance of following instructions from competent authorities to protect their lives and property in case of emergency.
77-year-old arrested for hot works near forest area in Spata-Artemida Municipality
Authorities proceeded to arrest a 77-year-old man who was performing hot works near a forest area in the Municipality of Spata-Artemida. Additionally, the 77-year-old was imposed an administrative fine of 3,000 euros.
Specifically, the Fire Service, in its announcement, states: “Today, within the framework of the flagrant procedure, a Greek national was arrested by investigative officers of the Markopoulo Fire Service, for executing hot works near a forest area, in violation of current legislation, in an area of the municipality of Spata-Artemida in Attica, and was imposed an administrative fine of 3,000 euros.”
