44-year-old Tripoli woman arrested, fined €1,000 and given suspended 36-month sentence for intentionally starting wildfires to flirt with firefighters, amid public outrage.
A 44-year-old woman from Tripoli, Greece, was arrested for intentionally igniting two wildfires on August 24 and 25 to flirt with firefighters. She was identified at both fire sites and received a 36-month suspended prison sentence and a €1,000 fine. Public outrage followed the incident, especially as Greece has faced severe wildfires recently, leading to calls for stricter penalties for arson.
September 04, 2024
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