Israeli Tourists Arrested in Sellia Wildfire
Authorities say guests used a barbecue despite warnings, and one person was arrested as more than 60 firefighters battled the blaze.
- On Saturday, a 35-year-old Israeli tourist was arrested in Rethymno, Crete, on suspicion of causing a major wildfire after igniting a barbecue at a rented villa despite explicit verbal and written warnings.
- The fire began Friday evening near Sellia, where fierce 6-7 Beaufort winds rapidly carried sparks from the grill into dry vegetation, escalating the blaze toward the resort town of Plakias.
- A total of 224 firefighters, 53 fire engines, and 11 special units battled the flames, supported by helicopters and local volunteers. Authorities issued precautionary evacuations via 112 for Fotinari and Souda.
- The suspect is expected to appear before a Rethymno investigating magistrate on Sunday for a detention hearing. Meanwhile, the villa owner issued a public apology to the community, pledging full support for legal and financial recovery efforts.
- Data from the National Observatory indicates about 45,000 dunams burned south of Rethymno within two days. Greek authorities have adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward fire regulation violations, warning that offenders face heavy fines and criminal proceedings.
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Israeli arrested for sparking wildfire in Crete by lighting barbecue
A 35-year-old Israeli tourist was arrested in Crete on Saturday on suspicion of starting a wildfire by lighting a barbecue at a rented villa despite being warned that outdoor grilling was prohibited because of high fire risk.
Israeli Tourists Arrested in Sellia Wildfire
Manuel Santos A major wildfire broke out on Friday evening, August 14, in Sellia, Rethymno, rapidly spreading toward Plakias as strong winds of 6 to 7 Beaufort pushed the flames across the landscape. The post Israeli Tourists Arrested in Sellia Wildfire appeared first on Argophilia.
He caused the fire by negligence, which was brought under control a few hours later.
The fire broke out yesterday, August 14, in southern Rethymno, in the Municipal Unit of Finikas of the Municipality of Agios Vasilios. The post Rethymno: 35-year-old arrested for the fire - He had lit a barbecue with a hazard category 4 appeared first on in.gr.
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