WILDFIRE. At least 66 wildfires broke out in Greece on weekend. Reports said 13 people were arrested in connection with a wildfire on the island of Hydra. (Anadolu)
ANKARA/ATHENS – Sixty-six wildfires broke out in Greece between 6 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday local time, media reports said.
A total of 52 were dealt with in their initial stages, while firefighting teams are dealing with another 14, noted state-run AMNA news agency.
Citing civil protection authorities said great efforts are underway to deal with the fires that broke out in the Kontodespoti area on Evia Island and the town of Sapci, or Sapes in Western Thrace.
Meanwhile, 13 people were arrested in connection with a wildfire on the island of Hydra.
The suspects are accused of starting the fire by throwing fireworks while on a cruise on a yacht.
The Civil Protection Ministry warned of a very high risk of a wildfire in the Attica region, including the greater Athens area and the adjacent port city of Pireaus pin Evia because of extreme heat. (Anadolu)
