Israeli arrested for allegedly lighting barbecue at rented villa, sparking wildfire in Crete...

Social life and society | Aug 16, 2026, 8:28 AM

An Israeli was arrested in Crete after allegedly lighting a barbecue at a rented villa that sparked a wildfire.

The villa owner had warned guests on arrival that barbecues were prohibited due to extreme fire risk in the area.

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