Israeli arrested in Greece for negligent arson after BBQ sparks wildfire
Greek authorities announced the arrest of a 35-year-old Israeli national on suspicion of starting a wildfire on the island of Crete, as the country battled a seasonal spurt of deadly blazes.The man, who was not named, was accused of lighting a barbecue in a forested area near the town of Rethimno on Crete’s northern coast, despite a burn ban being in effect across the island, according to the E-Kathimerini news site.According to Walla, authorities suspect that embers from the barbecue were carried by high winds from the guesthouse where he was staying, sparking the fire.He was accused of negligent arson.Firefighters managed to get the blaze under control after four hours, according to the report.Last week, the Greek fire service announced that more than 280 people have been arrested in Greece this year so far over fire-related offenses. The figure is down on the previous two years, after the Greek government…
A 35-year-old Israeli national was arrested in Greece on suspicion of negligently starting a wildfire on Crete. The individual is accused of lighting a barbecue in a forested area near Rethimno, despite a burn ban. Authorities suspect high winds carried embers from the barbecue, sparking the blaze, which firefighters controlled after four hours. This incident occurs as Greece battles numerous wildfires, with 36 new blazes reported recently, including two fatal fires on Salamis island. Greek authorities have arrested over 280 people this year for fire-related offenses, and penalties for starting fires can include up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to 200,000 euros.
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