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Three minors arrested over fire in Psychiko

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Greek authorities arrested three minors over a fire that broke out on September 4 in an open area near Psychiko, Veikou Grove and Galatsi.
  • Investigators allege the minors threw firecrackers onto dry vegetation, causing the fire to ignite and spread.
  • Their parents were also detained for alleged neglect of supervision, and the minors will be brought before prosecutors.

Three minors have been arrested over a fire that broke out on the afternoon of September 4 in an open area bordering Psychiko, the upper section of Veikou Grove and Galatsi. Their parents were also placed in custody on allegations that they failed to supervise them.

Officials from the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes inspected the site after the incident. They collected and assessed evidence and took statements to determine how the fire started and spread.

The preliminary investigation reportedly found that the three minors threw firecrackers onto dry vegetation. According to information from the Fire Service, they admitted their involvement during questioning, described what happened before the fire and expressed regret, apologizing for the incident.

The minors and the preliminary investigation materials will be taken to the competent prosecuting authorities for the procedures required by law.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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