The authorities arrested 13 people for the fire that broke out on Friday night in Hydra, while the yacht from which the fireworks that caused the fire were allegedly launched was seized.

According to information, the 13 people were transferred to the Saronic department after an operation was carried out.

The fire in the pine forest in Hydra took place on Friday night. According to all indications, it came from fireworks set off by those on board the impounded yacht, which was anchored off the island.

According to information, the yacht had been rented by people from Kazakhstan, who were vacationing in Greece.

The official information of the Fire Department:

Thirteen (13) citizens were arrested today, June 22, 2024, by officers of the Arson Crimes Division (D.A.E.E.), of the Fire Brigade, as being responsible for causing fires in a forest area, in the area of ​​Bisti, on the island of . Hydra, in the evening hours, yesterday, June 21, 2024.

The aforementioned will be brought before the Piraeus Criminal Prosecutor tomorrow morning.