13 arrested after yacht fireworks trigger Greek forest fire

Greek authorities on Saturday arrested 13 people after fireworks launched from a yacht set off a new wildfire on an island near Athens as the country confronts a new season of deadly summer fires. The mayor of the island of Hydra expressed "outrage" after the fire was started late Friday and vowed legal action against those responsible. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Athens, Nathalie Savaricas.

Jun 23, 2024 - 15:00
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13 arrested after yacht fireworks trigger Greek forest fire
Greek authorities on Saturday arrested 13 people after fireworks launched from a yacht set off a new wildfire on an island near Athens as the country confronts a new season of deadly summer fires. The mayor of the island of Hydra expressed "outrage" after the fire was started late Friday and vowed legal action against those responsible. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Athens, Nathalie Savaricas.

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