Mayor Accused in Athens Wildfire | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

A wildfire near Athens has sparked a major scandal as Greek authorities arrest a mayor who owns an electrical company, along with two others, for allegedly setting the blaze—possibly from power lines at a wind farm tied to his business. The fire destroyed over 120 homes and scorched forests, while investigators blame negligence in vegetation clearance around the turbines. This isn’t the first fire at this site; another occurred just months prior. As Greece grapples with deadly wildfires that have claimed five lives—including firefighters—the case underscores how climate change is fueling more…