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Over 300 arrests due to wildfires in Greece

2026-08-22 16:18:21Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Over 300 arrests due to wildfires in Greece
Over 300 arrests due to wildfires in Greece

There have been several major forest fires in Greece recently. Authorities are now taking strict measures against those who cause fires, whether carelessly or intentionally.

Last week, a fire broke out on the Greek island of Crete, which firefighters said was caused by an Israeli tourist grilling with charcoal near a forest. According to media reports, the tourist told authorities that he did not know that outdoor grilling was prohibited during strong winds and dry weather.

The case in Crete is not the only one. Since the beginning of the year, 308 people have been arrested in Greece for fires caused by negligence or intentionally. According to fire department spokesman Giorgos Artopoios, this includes 272 cases of negligence and 36 cases of deliberate arson.

According to the Civil Protection authorities, due to drought and strong winds, the risk of fires has increased again. At the same time, temperatures are rising to very high levels: temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius are expected in most of Greece in the coming days. The extreme heat wave is expected to last until the middle of next week. These conditions make fires spread rapidly.

Fire alarm system for historical monuments

To protect its monuments and historical sites from forest fires, Greece is equipping them with a modern fire detection and warning system. According to the Ministry of Culture, the new mechanism has been successfully tested in real conditions at the foot of the Acropolis of Mycenae, on the Peloponnese peninsula. The system will be installed in 22 historical centers.

The devices are equipped with optical and thermal cameras, some of them with 360-degree panoramic views. The cameras can move horizontally and vertically and enable surveillance of suspicious areas. Mobile fire pumps will also be installed in selected locations, which will enable the first intervention in the event of a fire outbreak.

Six new systems are expected to be operational by the end of August, including at the Acropolis of Athens, the Palace of Nestor and the Monastery of Hosios Loukas. Eight more systems will follow in September.

The project is part of the Greek Civil Protection program "Aigis" and is funded by the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Fund. The aim is that in places of special cultural and natural value, fires are detected as soon as possible, thus shortening the response time of emergency forces.


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