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70-year-old arrested for fire caused by burning papers to remove wasps in Kalohori

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A 70-year-old man was arrested for arson after a fire broke out in a field in Kalohori, Thessaloniki.
The fire reportedly started when the man used an open flame to burn papers in an attempt to remove wasps.
The fire spread to nearby storage facilities, causing additional damage.
Authorities charged him with negligent arson following the incident on July 9, 2026.
The man's actions were described as careless in the reports surrounding the incident.

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A 70-year-old man was arrested for alleged arson following a fire that broke out on July 9, 2026, in an agricultural area in Kalohori, Thessaloniki. The man reportedly ignited pieces of paper using an open flame in an attempt to repel wasps, which led to the fire getting out of control.

According to preliminary investigations, the blaze spread to nearby storage facilities, exacerbating the situation. Authorities have charged the man with recklessness in the incident, and he was apprehended under the immediate action procedure for arson. The fire service responded promptly to the scene and worked to contain the fire.

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