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Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete

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An Israeli national has been arrested in Crete following a wildfire allegedly ignited by the use of a barbecue at a rented villa. Local authorities took the individual into custody after the fire broke out despite explicit warnings regarding the region's high fire risk.

The villa owner had reportedly informed the guests upon their arrival that the use of barbecues was strictly prohibited due to current weather conditions and the elevated danger of wildfires in the area. The incident remains under investigation as authorities address the consequences of the fire.

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