Five arrested in Greece for negligent arson amid recent fires

Greek authorities have apprehended five individuals across the country in connection with negligent arson incidents that occurred within the last 24 hours. The arrests were made by the Investigative Units for Arson Crimes (AKAE) of the Fire Service's Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (DAEE).

In Fthiotida, a 63-year-old local man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire. While the article mentions arrests in Serres, Attica, and Rhodes, specific details about the individuals or the circumstances of the fires in those regions were not provided in the excerpt.

These actions are part of a broader effort by the Fire Service to investigate fire outbreaks and enforce anti-fire legislation. The focus on negligent arson highlights the authorities' concern about human-caused fires, particularly during periods of dry conditions that increase wildfire risk.

The excerpt also briefly mentions a fire in Ano Liosia, but it is unclear from the provided text whether the arrests are directly related to that specific incident or if it serves as a general example of recent fire activity.