Saronidia: Woman aged 38 arrested for car fire – €1.27 million in fines for 2026
The Fire Service arrested a 38-year-old woman for the Friday fire in Saronidia, which started from a car. This year, 763 fines totalling €1.27 million have been imposed.
Arrest for arson in Saronidia – approximately two hectares destroyed by flames
The Fire Service arrested a 38-year-old woman connected to the fire on Friday, 4 September in Saronidia, Attica, according to Newsit.gr.
According to Fire Service data, the fire broke out at approximately 16:30 when a car caught fire. The fire spread to an adjacent area and destroyed approximately two hectares in total.
The Investigation Teams for Tackling Arson Crimes were immediately mobilised for the case. Officers from the competent unit in Eastern Attica, with assistance from the Directorate for Tackling Arson Crimes, proceeded to arrest the 38-year-old woman as part of the flagrante delicto procedure.
Increased violations in 2026
The number of violations recorded by the Fire Service this year is particularly high. From 1 January to 4 September, 763 administrative fines were imposed, totalling €1,277,352.72.
In parallel, 331 arrests were made within the flagrante delicto procedure. Of these, 294 – representing 88.82% – concerned incidents resulting from negligence, whilst 37 – representing 11.18% – concerned intentional incidents.
Intensive inspections underway
The Directorate for Tackling Arson Crimes and the investigative services of the Fire Service remain on heightened alert, conducting intensive inspections for fire incidents and possible violations.
The Fire Service reminds the public that the vast majority of fires result from human negligence and urges citizens to strictly observe fire safety measures, avoiding work that could produce sparks or ignition.
Source: Newsit.gr