Greek judicial authorities have taken action against the captain and first officer of a yacht in connection with a forest fire on the island of Hydra. The fire, suspected to have been ignited by fireworks, led to the arrest of 13 Greek crew members. The captain and first officer have been detained pending trial on charges of arson, while the rest of the crew members were released on bail with restrictions.
Wildfires are a common occurrence in Greece, exacerbated by the country's hot, dry, and windy conditions, which scientists attribute to climate change. In response to the escalating threat of wildfires, Greece has toughened penalties for arson in recent years.
