July 7, 2024

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Crete: 60-year-old man fined €3,375 for fire that broke out in Lefkohori


The Heraklion Fire Department imposed a fine of 3,375 euros on a 60-year-old man who burned branches in the Lefkohori area in the municipality of Minoa Pediadia, causing the fire to grow and burn forestland.

The man was arrested and confessed to his crime. He burned branches and the fire escaped, causing the fire brigade to be called. He was released and must now pay the €3,375 fine imposed on him.

Let us remind you that the fire broke out early on Tuesday afternoon, it burned the forest and crops. From the first minute, a fire brigade of 16 vehicles and 22 firefighters, as well as two walking sections and one water truck, rushed to the scene of the incident OTA and a bulldozer.



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