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76-year-old arrested for causing fire in Oreokastro, allegedly under the influence.

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A 76-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting a fire near Oreokastro, a suburb of Thessaloniki.
The man reportedly caused sparks from his vehicle, which rapidly spread into a larger fire.
He was provisionally released on July 5, 2026, pending the completion of an ongoing investigation.
The fire resulted in significant damage, including to local businesses, and is under further examination by authorities.
No additional details about the man's intoxication status have been confirmed, though it was mentioned in some reports.

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A 76-year-old man was arrested in connection with a significant fire that broke out near the suburb of Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, leading to substantial damage in the area. Reports indicate that the fire may have started when the man’s vehicle emitted sparks while navigating a dirt road. He was taken to court on the following day, where he was provisionally charged and a preliminary investigation was ordered by a prosecutor.

Following his court appearance, the man was released until the completion of the investigation into the incident. Sources state that authorities are looking into the extent of the damages caused by the fire, which reportedly affected local businesses and may have impacted public infrastructure. The investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding the case are expected as the authorities assess the situation.

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The 76-year-old man was provisionally released after allegedly starting the Oreokastro fire, with preliminary investigations ordered.

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