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Fire in Loutraki Contained; French National Arrested
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Fire in Loutraki Contained; French National Arrested

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire in Loutraki, Greece, near Lake Vouliagmeni has been contained.
  • A 70-year-old French national was arrested for allegedly starting the fire while performing agricultural work with a grass trimmer.
  • Over 100 firefighters, supported by aircraft and volunteers, battled the blaze, which spread quickly but was brought under control.

A fire that broke out in Loutraki, Greece, near Lake Vouliagmeni on Monday has been brought under control, according to the Fire Service. The blaze spread rapidly but was contained in a short period, preventing further escalation.

The Fire Service reported that a 70-year-old French citizen was arrested in connection with the fire. He was allegedly performing agricultural work without taking the necessary fire safety precautions. The fire is believed to have started from a grass trimmer with a metal disc.

The firefighting operation involved 106 firefighters, including specialized ground teams, 30 fire engines, and numerous volunteers. Aerial support included three aircraft and five helicopters, with one helicopter coordinating the air operations. Regional authorities also provided water tankers and construction machinery to aid in the extinguishing efforts.

The incident was monitored in real-time by the Central Information System for Emergency Management (ESKEDIK) using visual and thermal cameras from a drone.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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