Thirteen Arrested After Yacht Fireworks Spark Forest Blaze on Greek Island

A prosecutor in Greece has brought criminal charges against the captain and crew of a chartered yacht suspected of triggering a forest fire on the resort island of Hydra in the Aegean Sea. The blaze destroyed approximately 75 acres of pine forest and was one of several wildfires that broke out across Greece, fueled by strong winds. Authorities had warned of maximum fire risk in several areas before the incident.

Thirteen individuals were apprehended by authorities following a forest fire that broke out on the Greek island of Hydra. The blaze was allegedly sparked by fireworks launched from a yacht, according to official reports. Despite efforts to contain the fire, it proved challenging and has now been brought under control. The mayor of Hydra expressed outrage over the incident, which occurred late on Friday.