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.
Fire in Corinthia: Felony charges against Xylokastro deputy mayor
A criminal prosecution was filed today, Wednesday, against the deputy mayor of Xylokastro-Evrostini for the deadly fire on September 29th that claimed the lives of two people and burned 71,000 acres of forest.
Firefighters combat scattered flames as Corinthia wildfire enters fourth day
Firefighters in Greece continue to battle a wildfire for the fourth consecutive day in Corinthia, in the Peloponnese. The blaze has claimed two lives and has burned over 40 square kilometers (4,000 hectares) since it broke out on Sunday morning.
Fire in Xylokastro: Battle continues on two fronts – Athens-Patras highway remains closed
Facing a firefront up to 32 kilometers long, the Corinthia region is battling for the third consecutive day as the fire destroys forested areas, causing immeasurable ecological damage.
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.