At least 21 people have died in the fires.
Greek fire department officials arrested two men on Saturday for allegedly starting wildfires deliberately as hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires that have killed at least 21 people this week.
A second man was arrested in the Larissa area in central Greece, also for allegedly setting fire to dried vegetation deliberately. Judicial authorities were informed in both cases. “You are committing a crime against the country,” Mr Kikilias added. “We will find you. You will be held accountable to justice.”Later that day, police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of arson for allegedly setting at least three fires in the Avlona area.Greece has been plagued by the daily outbreak of dozens of fires over the past week as gale-force winds and hot, dry summer conditions combine to whip up flames and hamper firefighting efforts.
The fire department said 100 firefighters, including contingents from France and Cyprus, backed up by four helicopter, brought fires in four outlying areas near the Greek capital under partial control within hours. One more victim — a man reportedly trying to save his livestock from advancing flames in central Greece — died on Monday.
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