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Video documents moment 50-year-old sets fire in Attika's Anixi and leaves calmly

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A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspected arson incident in Anixi, Attica.
Video footage shows him igniting a fire and calmly leaving the scene shortly after.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight on July 17 and prompted a quick response from the Fire Service, which prevented the fire from spreading.
The man is reported to be of Albanian nationality and was apprehended within the framework of immediate response procedures.
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding intentional fires alongside a larger issue of fire safety in the region.

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A 50-year-old man was arrested for arson in the area of Anoixi, Attica, after a video surfaced showing him setting a fire on July 17, 2026, shortly after midnight. The footage captures the man igniting dry vegetation at the roadside and calmly walking away from the scene as flames began to rise. Authorities were alerted and quickly responded to contain the fire, preventing its spread toward nearby forest areas.

The arsonist, identified as an Albanian national, was apprehended in connection with the incident following coordinated efforts by law enforcement, specifically the Directorate for Combating Crime. The wildfire was addressed rapidly by the Fire Service, mitigating the potential for greater damage in the region. The video evidence played a crucial role in both the identification and the arrest of the suspect.

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