Israeli Man Arrested in Crete for Causing Forest Fire While Barbecuing
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
A 35-year-old Israeli was arrested in Crete for allegedly causing a forest fire while barbecuing in a high-risk area. The fire was controlled within four hours, and legal proceedings are pending.
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- An Israeli man was arrested in Crete for allegedly causing a forest fire while barbecuing.
- The fire started Friday at 19:11 in Agios Vasilios, Rethymno, southern Crete.
- Firefighters controlled the blaze within about four hours, preventing major spread.
- The Israeli was detained by fire investigators and will face judicial review.
- Authorities will decide on charges and possible custody or conditional release.
A 35-year-old Israeli citizen was arrested on Crete, Greece, on suspicion of accidentally causing a forest fire while barbecuing in an area with a very high fire risk warning. The fire broke out on Friday at 19:11 in the municipality of Agios Vasilios, located in the Rethymno region of southern Crete. Greek firefighting services reported that the fire did not spread extensively and was brought under control after approximately four hours. The Israeli man was detained by fire investigators and is expected to appear before a judicial investigator and prosecutor, who will decide whether to file charges against him. If charges are filed, the authorities will also determine whether to keep him in custody or release him under restrictive conditions.
