Giorgos Koukoudakis

Claims that fireworks shot from a private yacht sparked a fire in Hydra's only pine forest on Friday night have caused widespread indignation.

The blaze, which has now been contained, broke out in a remote area of trees and vegetation with no road access on the south-eastern tip of the island, near Agios Nikoloas beach.

Hydra's mayor said he expects the island's water and electricity supply to be restored on Monday afternoon, two days after a power outage brought chaos to the island.

"The water and electricity supply on Hydra island will be fully restored in the afternoon thanks to two temporary solutions," Giorgos Koukoudakis told state-run news agency AMNA.

The Greek holiday island of Hydra, a one-hour ferry ride from the capital's port of Piraeus, has been without power since the early hours of Saturday and on Sunday started experiencing water shortages as many of its pumps rely on electricity.

The problem started with a power outage at 5.30 a.m. on Saturday, according to the island's mayor.