A 76-year-old man has been arrested in Oreokastro, near Thessaloniki, after admitting to accidentally starting a devastating wildfire that caused extensive damage to businesses and buildings in the area. According to authorities, the man confessed to causing the blaze when he performed dangerous maneuvers with his vehicle, which produced sparks that ignited the fire. The incident occurred late on Saturday evening, and the fire spread rapidly, leading to significant destruction.

The suspect, who was initially detained as a person of interest, was found to have been intoxicated at the time of the incident. His car, which was completely destroyed in the fire, was located at the scene where the flames first erupted. Investigators confirmed his involvement after reviewing evidence and witness statements. The fire service emphasized that the majority of wildfires are caused by human negligence, particularly during the high-risk summer period.

In a separate incident in Vienna, a 93-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately causing a gas explosion that destroyed his single-family home and severely damaged neighboring properties. The blast, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, injured nine people, including a 25-year-old pregnant woman who was hospitalized. The elderly suspect was found trapped in the rubble of his home and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Authorities are still investigating his motives for the explosion.

In Greece, the wildfire in Oreokastro has prompted authorities to highlight the need for stricter adherence to fire safety measures, especially during the current high-risk period. The fire, which spread quickly due to strong winds, destroyed several businesses and damaged numerous buildings. Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze, and 158 arrests have been made in connection with related incidents, including 145 for negligent fires and 13 for deliberate arson.

Meanwhile, in Cyprus, a fire broke out in a two-story residential property in Kiti, Larnaca District, on Saturday morning, causing extensive damage to the living room and leaving the owner with respiratory issues due to smoke inhalation. Emergency services responded to the call at 10:40 AM and extinguished the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

In other incidents across Europe, a series of violent and fatal events have been reported. In Helsinki, a 42-year-old man was stabbed in a fight outside the Stockmann department store in the early hours of Sunday. The suspect, a 43-year-old man, was arrested at the scene. Police described the incident as a dispute that escalated into a physical altercation.

In Essen, Germany, a man died during a violent altercation at the edge of a party with around 150 attendees. Three others were injured by a stabbing, and a suspect was taken into custody. Authorities have launched a homicide investigation to determine the circumstances of the man’s death.

In the Netherlands, a 15-year-old boy died in a traffic accident in Maashorst, North Brabant, early on Sunday morning. Another person also died in the crash, which occurred on a rural road. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

In Norway, a man in his 50s drowned in a forest lake in Øvre Eiker, Buskerud, on Sunday morning. Divers retrieved his body from the water.

In Poland, a 64-year-old woman was found dead in Borków, near Kielce, and her 65-year-old husband has been detained on suspicion of her death. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her demise.

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Kind overleden na botsing op A13 bij Delft Bij een ongeluk op de A13 bij Delft waar gisteravond twee autos op elkaar botste, is een kind overleden. De politie doet onderzoek naar de oorzaak van de aanrijding.

rtl nieuws · about 3 hours ago

Berlin-Schmargendorf: Mutmaßlicher Drogenhandel: Mann beißt Polizisten

die zeit · about 3 hours ago

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nu.nl · about 3 hours ago

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nrk · about 3 hours ago

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tagesspiegel · about 3 hours ago

Wohnungsbrand: 32-Jähriger bei Brand in seiner Wohnung schwer verletzt

die zeit · about 3 hours ago

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nu.nl · about 3 hours ago

Unfälle: Medizinischer Notfall am Steuer - Auto überschlägt sich

die zeit · about 3 hours ago

93-Jähriger sprengt sein Haus in Wien und wird festgenommen Offenbar mutwillig verursachte ein alter Mann eine Gasexplosionin in Wien-Floridsdorf. Es gab Verletzte. Angrenzende Häuser wurden teils schwer beschädigt.

die presse · about 3 hours ago

Homeowner suffers smoke inhalation after house fire in Kiti A man suffered breathing difficulties after a fire broke out in his two-storey home in Kiti around 10.40am on Saturday morning, causing extensive damage to the propertys living room. According to the fire service, the fire is believed to have started at a household icon stand before spreading to the living room, where it damaged […]

cyprus mail · about 4 hours ago

Auto knalt op boom in dorp Zeeland en brandt uit: twee doden Op de Boekelsedijk in het Brabantse dorp Zeeland zijn vanmorgen twee doden gevallen bij een ernstig verkeersongeval. Een auto botste daar met hoge snelheid tegen een boom en vloog kort daarna in brand.

rtl nieuws · about 4 hours ago

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nltimes.nl · about 4 hours ago

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rtl nieuws · about 4 hours ago

Eight arrested in overnight police operation Eight people were arrested during police operations carried out on Saturday night, with police officers issuing 329 traffic citations – including 96 for speeding. The arrests were made in connection with offences including drug possession, drink-driving and illegally residing on the island. During the operation, officers stopped a total of 511 vehicles and carried out […]

cyprus mail · about 4 hours ago

Nächtlicher Streit mit Folgen: Ein Toter bei Auseinandersetzung in Essen In Essen kommt es zu einer Auseinandersetzung, ein Mann stirbt. Die Polizei ermittelt nun die Hintergründe.

tagesspiegel · about 4 hours ago

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japantoday · about 4 hours ago

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digi24 · about 4 hours ago

Police investigate suspected arson after car destroyed in fire Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after a car belonging to a 59-year-old man was destroyed by fire in a village in the Nicosia district early on Sunday. According to the police, the fire broke out at around 4.30am while the vehicle was parked outside the owners home. Firefighters were called to the scene […]

cyprus mail · about 4 hours ago

Un copil de 2 ani a căzut de la etajul al doilea al unui bloc. A fost transportat inconștient la spital Un copil în vârstă de 2 ani a fost grav rănit în noaptea de sâmbătă spre duminică, după ce a căzut de la etajul al doilea al unui bloc din municipiul Oradea.

adevarul · about 4 hours ago

Στο νοσοκομείο 4 πυροσβέστες, τρεις με αναπνευστικά προβλήματα και ένας με τραυματισμό από τη φωτιά στο Ωραιόκαστρο

protothema · about 4 hours ago

Bărbat găsit mort lângă o trotinetă electrică, în Năvodari. Poliția încearcă să afle ce s-a întâmplat Un bărbat în vârstă de 45 de ani a fost găsit mort duminică dimineață pe pista de biciclete de pe DJ 226, în zona Midia-Năvodari. Lângă trupul acestuia se afla o trotinetă electrică, însă împrejurările în care și-a pierdut viața nu sunt, deocamdată, cunoscute.

adevarul · about 4 hours ago

Mann stirbt bei Massenschlägerei mit 150 Beteiligten in Essen In Essen ist es zu einer tödlichen Auseinandersetzung gekommen. Dabei soll ein Mann durch eine Stichwaffe tödlich verletzt worden sein. Laut einem Medienbericht hatten sich 150 Personen geprügelt.

welt.de · about 4 hours ago

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digi24 · about 6 hours ago

„Tocmai am auzit bubuitura în avion. Un avion care ateriza la Chicago a intrat în contact cu un foc de artificii Un avion al companiei Delta Air Lines, care efectua un zbor de la Atlanta, „a intrat în contact cu un foc de artificii în timp ce ateriza pe Aeroportul Internaţional Chicago Midway, sâmbătă, a transmis compania într-un comunicat.

digi24 · about 6 hours ago

Un autocar din Republica Moldova a lovit o mașină de poliție oprită pe marginea drumului la 2 Mai. Doi polițiști au fost răniți O maşină de poliţie aflată în misiune a fost implicată într-un accident rutier, fiind lovită de un autocar condus de un bărbat din Republica Moldova în localitatea 2 Mai din judeţul Constanţa. În urma accidentului, doi poliţişti au fost răniţi uşor.

adevarul · about 6 hours ago

Fahrer wird schwer verletzt: Auto überschlägt sich - Fünf Verletzte

die zeit · about 6 hours ago

Woman secures protection order after waking up in pool of blood following attack District Family Court also told of mother who sought order against drug dealing son who kept breaking into her home

irish times · about 7 hours ago

Autounfall im Wald: Bienenstich auf Alm, Unfall auf Weg ins Tal – Mann verletzt

die zeit · about 7 hours ago

Mann omkommet etter boligbrann i Troms – En person er erklært død i forbindelse med brannen. De nærmeste pårørende er varslet, opplyste operasjonsleder Eirik Kileng i Troms politidistrikt ved 6.20-tiden søndag morgen. Boligbrannen var på Skjervøy. Politiet meldte om brannen klokken 4.45 natt til søndag. Det var ikke spredningsfare, men naboer ble bedt om å lukke vinuder.

nrk · about 7 hours ago

Un bărbat a murit după ce a suferit un infarct pe creasta principală din Parcul Naţional Piatra Craiului Un bărbat în vârstă de 59 de ani a murit sâmbătă seară, după ce a suferit un infarct în apropierea Vârfului Ţimbalul Mare, pe creasta principală din Parcul Naţional Piatra Craiului. În pofida intervenţiei echipajelor de salvatori montani atât terestru, cât şi aerian, turistul nu a mai putut fi salvat.

digi24 · about 7 hours ago