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Wildfire investigations and arson arrests

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Reports indicate various arrests and investigations related to wildfires and arson across different regions. In Albania, a 73-year-old man was arrested after a fire in the “Abazë” neighborhood of Krujë allegedly began when he attempted to burn grass. In California, a 65-year-old man was arrested in Calaveras County after investigators linked a blaze to sparks from a chainsaw; the fire destroyed seven structures and one body was discovered in a burned home. In Greece, enforcement activity remains high. Following the arrest of an 80-year-old man in Kavala for setting fire to dry grass, new incidents have emerged. In Argolis, a 40-year-old man was arrested for the intentional arson of a motorcycle and two cars, with investigators looking into his potential involvement in nine other cases. Other incidents include a fire of unknown origin in Chios, a blaze in Sellia involving an Israeli national, and a fire in the Komito area of Karystos, Evia, which required five aerial assets. Recent data highlights a surge in Greek wildfires. The Fire Service reported 47 agricultural and forest fires within a single 24-hour period. While 37 were contained early, 10 remained under active management. Significant activity occurred in Volos, where three separate fire fronts in the Aivaliotika Aivaliotika, Soro, and Soro Alykes areas prompted 112 emergency alerts. Firefighting efforts in Magnesia utilized 54 firefighters, 16 vehicles, and aerial support. Other reported fires occurred In Trikala, a 46-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire intentionally with a naked flame, with links to two previous fires. In Karystos, a 47-year-old man was detained for negligence during hot work at a wind farm, receiving a fine of 6,641.25 euros. An Israeli national was released on a 10,000 euro guarantee following allegations of negligence involving a grill in Milos, Salamina, Evros, Corfu, Thebes, and Kefalonia. Sellia. Since January 1, 2026, Greek authorities have issued 722 728 administrative fines totaling over 1.1 million euros and made 302 305 arrests.

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