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Human Error Fuels Wildfires | Greece News
Authorities are on high alert as wildfires surge across Greece, with 36 fires fought in a single day — including arson suspects detained in Nafplio, Evia, and Skyros. A 67-year-old was fined €3,609 for sparking a blaze with tools, while another man’s car fire scorched 12 acres. On Skyros, a suspect with mental health issues is linked to a 1,000-acre inferno. Of the 36 fires, 31 were contained quickly — but five still burn. This summer’s crisis reveals a troubling pattern: most fires stem from human error, not malice. Since January, 327 arson arrests have been made — 89% due to negligence —…
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