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Greek Fire Service Arrests Two for Negligent Fires in Laconia and Achaia
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Greek Fire Service Arrests Two for Negligent Fires in Laconia and Achaia

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Greek firefighters arrested two individuals for negligence leading to recent fires in Laconia and Achaia.
  • One fire resulted from asphalt paving work without safety measures, while the other involved a tractor and shredder.
  • Authorities have issued 478 administrative fines and made 122 arrests for fire-related offenses this year, mostly due to negligence.

Greek firefighters have apprehended two men for their alleged negligence in starting recent fires in Laconia and Achaia. The fires, according to the Fire Service, were caused by carelessness during work.

In Laconia, a 77-year-old man was arrested for sparking a fire in a rural area while performing asphalt paving work without taking the required fire safety precautions. He was detained and issued an administrative fine of 2,320.30 euros.

Similarly, in Achaia, a 51-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire on agricultural land while operating a tractor and shredder. He was apprehended during the "autoforos" (on-the-spot) procedure.

Official figures from the Fire Service reveal that from January 1 to June 25, 2026, a total of 478 administrative fines have been imposed, amounting to 539,892.29 euros. Additionally, 122 arrests have been made, with 115 (94.26%) attributed to negligence and 7 (5.74%) to intentional acts.

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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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