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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Helena Smith in Athens

Thirteen people appear in Greek court on charges of causing Hydra forest fire

People wearing caps and masks that obscure their faces are escorted from a van as photographers take pictures of them
Crew members of the vessel arrive at the court in Piraeus. Photograph: Eurokinissi/Reuters

Thirteen people were brought before a Greek public prosecutor on Sunday after being arrested in connection with a forest fire ignited on the island of Hydra by fireworks allegedly launched from the pleasure boat they were sailing on.

Local media showed the 13 crew members and passengers arriving at the criminal court in Piraeus to answer charges of causing the blaze on Friday night.

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