Greece arrests two for arson in East Attica and Evia

arson arrests wildfires fire safety fines East Attica Evia

The Hellenic Fire Service has conducted several arrests and issued significant fines following recent wildfire incidents in East Attica and Evia.

In East Attica, a 39-year-old man was arrested for intentional arson after using a lighter to ignite vegetation near Lavriou Avenue. In Evia, a 42-year-old man was arrested for negligence after a fire broke out during fig tree defoliation activities in the Neos Pyrgos area. The latter was also issued an administrative fine of 3,281 euros.

Authorities report that from January 1 to August 20, 2026, a total of 733 administrative fines have been imposed, amounting to over 1.17 million euros. During this period, 308 arrests were made under summary proceedings, with 88.96% attributed to negligence and 11.04% to intentional acts. The Fire Service continues to investigate arson-related crimes and urges citizens to strictly follow fire protection regulations.

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Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes · East Attica · Evia · Fire Service · Greek Fire Service · Hellenic Fire Service

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[● 4 SOURCES] The individual arrested in Evia was issued an administrative fine of 3,281 euros. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Between January 1 and August 20, 2026, 733 administrative fines totaling over 1.17 million euros have been issued. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The intentional fire in East Attica burned approximately five square meters of low vegetation. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] A 39-year-old foreign national was arrested in East Attica for intentional arson using a lighter. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] A total of 308 arrests have been made for fire-related offenses this year, with 88.96% being for negligence. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The negligent fire in Evia burned approximately 0.5 stremma of land. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] A 42-year-old man was arrested in Evia for negligent arson during fig tree fumigation. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The Fire Service is conducting investigations to identify and arrest individuals committing arson. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Total fines issued in 2026 have reached 1,178,021.08 euros. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Of the 308 arrests, 88.96% were for negligence and 11.04% were for intentional arson. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] A 42-year-old man was arrested in Evia for causing a fire through negligence while smoking to de-pest fig trees. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] A total of 308 arrests have been made in connection with fires this year. www.ertnews.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.tanea.gr