Yacht Captain and Officer Jailed in Greek Island Arson Case

The fire on Hydra Island, believed to be caused by fireworks, destroyed extensive pine forest; crew denies charges.

Greek authorities have detained the captain and first officer of a yacht on arson charges related to a forest fire on Hydra Island.
The fire, allegedly triggered by fireworks, burned nearly 300,000 square meters of the island's pine forest.
Eleven other crew members were released on bail, while foreign passengers have left Greece.
Witnesses reported hearing firework explosions before seeing smoke and flames near the yacht.
Legal sources claim there is insufficient evidence linking the crew to the fire, with the captain being the first to alert authorities.