NewzAn Israeli man has been arrested in Greece on charges of negligent arson following a wildfire sparked by a barbecue on the island of Crete. The suspect allegedly lit a grill in a forested area despite an islandwide burn ban prohibiting open flames during high-risk conditions.
Firefighting crews responded to the incident and managed to bring the resulting blaze under control after several hours of operation. Greek authorities continue to enforce strict seasonal bans on outdoor burning as part of heightened preventative measures against destructive wildfires.
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