Dimitris Liotsios

Dozens arrested for starting fires

More than 100 people have been arrested for starting fires in 2023, with 10 cases including arson with intent.

In 2020, 313 individuals were charged with negligent arson and 55 with arson with intent, according to data from the Fire Service's Arson Crimes Division made accessible to Kathimerini.

In 2019, 133 people were charged with negligence and 61 with intent.

Mati fire expert witness paints picture of chaos

Testifying for the 10th day, Dimitris Liotsios, the forensic expert witness who investigated the circumstances that turned the fire in East Attica in July 2018 into a tragedy that resulted in 104 deaths, referred again to the chaos and confusion regarding the deployment of airborne means to fight the blaze.