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Mayor reports eyewitness accounts of fire starting from cigarette thrown from car.

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The mayor of Mandra, Armodios Drikos, reported that there are testimonies suggesting the fire in Oinoi may have been started by a cigarette thrown from a passing vehicle. The fire broke out near the old Athens-Thiva road, close to residential areas. Strong winds reportedly influenced the fire's direction, leading it towards mountainous and forested areas, away from inhabited zones. The mayor emphasized that this account is still under investigation and should be treated with caution.

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A fire broke out in Oinoin, Greece, with initial reports suggesting that it may have been ignited by a cigarette thrown from a passing vehicle. This information was relayed by Armodios Drikos, the Mayor of Mandra, during an interview with a local television station. He indicated that there are testimonies from residents that point to this possible cause of the fire, although he emphasized that this explanation is still under investigation.

The fire reportedly started near the old national road connecting Athens and Thebes, in proximity to residential areas. However, Mayor Drikos noted that due to strong winds, the fire quickly spread towards mountainous and forested regions, moving away from inhabited zones. The incident occurred under challenging weather conditions, and efforts are being made to determine the precise cause of the fire as investigations continue.

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