Greek authorities arrest 43-year-old woman for setting two fires within 20 minutes in Keratea, Attica
A 43-year-old Greek woman was arrested on the evening of Tuesday after intentionally igniting two outdoor fires in Keratea, a coastal town southeast of Athens, the Fire Service reported.
The incident
Two fires broke out in open areas of Keratea, in the municipality of Lavreotiki, Attica, on the morning of Tuesday, 23 June 2026. According to the Fire Service's Arson Crimes Investigation Directorate (DAEE), the first fire was set at 11:05 and the second at 11:24, a gap of less than 20 minutes. Firefighting units were dispatched immediately after each ignition.
Investigation and confession
DAEE investigators examined the two scenes and identified the suspect, a 43-year-old Greek national. During the preliminary inquiry, the woman confessed to deliberately starting both fires, corroborating the directorate's findings. She was taken into custody later that evening under Greece's flagrante delicto procedure. A case file for intentional arson by continuity has been opened against her.
Every arson incident is investigated immediately and thoroughly, using all available investigative and technical means.
Timeline
- First fire set in an outdoor area of Keratea
- Second fire set in another outdoor location in Keratea
- 43-year-old suspect arrested in the evening
Official statement
The DAEE issued a statement underscoring that anyone who endangers human lives, property, and the natural environment will be identified, arrested, and brought to justice, facing the penalties provided by law. No injuries, structural damage, or environmental assessments were immediately disclosed by authorities.
