Thirteen individuals have been taken into custody following a forest fire allegedly ignited by fireworks launched from a yacht near Hydra Island, just off the coast of Athens. The incident occurred late on Friday, prompting swift action by Greek authorities as the country grapples with a summer plagued by deadly wildfires.
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The mayor of Hydra expressed outrage at the incident and vowed to hold those responsible accountable. In a statement on Facebook, Hydra’s fire crews confirmed that the blaze had consumed the island’s sole pine forest, leaving devastation in its wake.
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