Xylokastro-Evrostini

Beekeeping deputy mayor faces arson investigation in deadly Corinthia fire

The 70-year-old deputy mayor of Xylokastro-Evrostini, in the Peloponnese, the main suspect for arson in a deadly fire that occurred in late September, has been given 48 hours to testify. 

On Wednesday, a Corinth prosecutor ordered a preliminary investigation into the four-day fire that claimed two lives and burned 71 square kilometers of forest.

Devastating Fire in Corinthia: 32km Front as Blaze Threatens Trikala – Mayor Describes Situation as Tragic

A massive fire that broke out on Sunday in the Rozena area of Corinthia continues to devastate the region for a second consecutive day. Speaking to the Athens News Agency, the mayor of Xylokastro-Evrostini, Vlasis Tsiotos, described the situation as “tragic,” with numerous active fire fronts and a large portion of the mountainous region already destroyed.