Arrested after forest fire on Hydra island
Greek authorities have arrested 13 people after a forest fire was caused by fireworks launched from a yacht on the island of Hydra, located south of Athens. The fire consumed the only pine forest on the island, which is located in a place that is difficult to access and without roads. Firefighters had to face difficulties in controlling the fire, since they had to reach the affected area by sea and with helicopters to drop water.
Legal actions and consequences
The island’s mayor, Giorgos Koukoudakis, expressed outrage at the incident and vowed to take legal action against those responsible. According to the authorities, the detainees, of Greek nationality, will be presented before the prosecutor’s office and could face up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to 200,000 euros due to the stricter laws implemented in Greece to combat arson (https://rereferencesbibliograficas .com/how-to-paraphrase/). News of the arrests has generated a lot of criticism on social media.
Fires and high temperatures in Greece
This wildfire comes amid a wave of fires in Greece due to high temperatures and dry conditions. During this week, numerous fire outbreaks have been recorded throughout the country, including the archipelago and the peninsula. Unfortunately, these fires have left at least one person dead, a 55-year-old volunteer firefighter who collapsed while fighting the flames near his home (https://www.duplichecker.com/es/article-rewriter.php). Civil Protection authorities have issued warnings about the high risk of fires, especially in the regions of Attica, the Peloponnese and central Greece (https://www.duplichecker.com/es/article-rewriter.php).
History of fires in Greece
Last summer, Greece experienced numerous cases of arson, leading to the arrest of 79 people. As a result, the country has toughened its penalties to combat these types of crimes. The current winter has been the warmest recorded in Greek history, and last week the first heat wave of the year was recorded, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees in some areas (https://www.duplichecker.com /es/article-rewriter.php).
