A 44-year-old woman from Tripoli, Greece, was arrested for setting fires with a peculiar motive: she enjoyed watching firefighters and wanted to flirt with them. This bizarre reason led her to intentionally cause two wildfires in the area.
The woman set two separate fires on farmland in the Kerasitsa area of Tripoli on August 24 and 25, 2024. Her actions were deliberate, as she repeatedly targeted the same locations, causing concern among local authorities.
Local police acted swiftly after becoming suspicious of the woman’s presence at both fire scenes. She was arrested on August 26, 2024, following an investigation by the Tripoli Police Department, which confirmed her involvement in the fires.
The woman faced immediate legal consequences for her actions. She was sentenced to 36 months in prison and fined 1,000 euros. This case highlights the seriousness of arson, even when the fires do not cause significant damage.
Fortunately, the fires set by the woman were quickly contained by the fire department. They only affected small plots of land, thanks to the prompt response from the firefighters she was attempting to attract.
In a similar case, a 51-year-old man in Drama, Greece, was arrested for setting fires on farmland, on the same dates, August 24th and 25th. His actions also appeared to be intentional, and he received a 15-month prison sentence, along with a fine.
These incidents underline the critical importance of fire safety in Greece, especially during the dry summer months. Even small fires can have devastating consequences if not quickly controlled.
Greece has strict laws against arson, with severe penalties for those who start fires intentionally or even accidentally. The government has emphasized that negligence leading to wildfires is also considered a criminal act.
The Greek government continues to raise public awareness about the dangers of wildfires. Citizens are reminded that starting a fire, even unintentionally, can lead to serious legal consequences.
Authorities are focused on preventing similar incidents in the future through stricter enforcement of fire safety laws and ongoing public education about the risks and responsibilities associated with fire.
