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88-year-old arrested in Grevena for causing fire by negligence during wheel work.

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An 88-year-old man was arrested in Grevena for accidentally causing a wildfire while performing work with a grinder. The incident occurred in a grassland area in the municipality of Deskati. Authorities from the Fire Department's Arson Investigation Unit carried out the arrest. The fire reportedly started around 1:59 PM local time. No additional details about damages or injuries have been provided.

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An 88-year-old man has been arrested in Grevena, Greece, for causing a fire through negligence during work with a cutting wheel. The incident occurred in the municipality of Deskati, where the man was conducting activities that led to the ignition of a grassy area. Fire department investigators, part of the Arson Crimes Investigation Unit, confirmed this information in a statement issued shortly after the arrest.

The fire reportedly broke out on July 4, 2026, at approximately 1:59 PM. Local authorities responded quickly to contain the fire, but the investigation into the circumstances surrounding its outbreak revealed the connection to the elderly man's work with the machinery. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fire safety, particularly during agricultural and maintenance activities that can inadvertently spark wildfires.

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