Two Minors Arrested for Arson in Eretria, Evia After Fireworks Incident

Authorities in Eretria, Evia, Greece, have arrested two minors, aged 12 and 13, in connection with a fire that broke out on a roadside embankment. The incident occurred on July 6, 2026, shortly before 8 p.m. According to the investigation, the two youths allegedly ignited the fire by throwing fireworks. Firefighting forces were immediately mobilized to combat the blaze. Following an initial investigation by the Fire Service's Arson Crimes Investigation Unit, the two minors were apprehended under a flagrante delicto procedure. In addition, their parents, aged 35 and 42, were also taken into custody for failing to adequately supervise their children. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about fire prevention, with official data indicating that 527 administrative fines totaling over 665,000 euros have been issued for arson-related offenses between January 1 and July 6, 2026. During the same period, 167 individuals were arrested, with the vast majority (92.22%) attributed to negligence and a smaller portion (7.78%) to intentional acts. The Fire Service remains on high alert, conducting intensified checks and assigning responsibility for violations, while urging the public to adhere to fire safety measures to prevent human and environmental damage.