Two minors arrested for arson of field in Evia

Two children aged 12 and 13 were arrested by the authorities following an investigation into a fire that broke out in a field with dry grass in Evia. The minors are alleged to have thrown firecrackers at the scene, and video footage captured the moment of the act.

Two minors arrested for arson of field in Evia

Two minors arrested for arson of field in Evia

Two children, 12 and 13 years old, were apprehended by the prosecuting authorities following a fire that broke out in an agricultural area in Evia. The incident prompted the mobilisation of the Fire Service.

According to reporting by Alpha, the two minors threw firecrackers onto a plot of land that had dry grass and was located next to a road, resulting in the vegetation catching fire. The scene was captured in audiovisual footage, which shows the children running and a few minutes later flames breaking out.

Following an investigation, the authorities located the minors and arrested them, and also proceeded to bring in their parents for questioning.

Source: newsbeast.gr

Source: Newsbeast

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