Authorities in Patras have begun assessing the widespread damage caused by a massive wildfire that swept through the western Greek city, burning 40,500 acres of land and destroying or severely damaging over 90 homes and storage buildings.

On Monday morning, a 25-year-old man accused of starting the fire in the Girakomeio area is expected to appear before investigators. He has denied the charges, claiming he was at the scene to help extinguish the blaze.

Just a day earlier, a 27-year-old and a 19-year-old accused of arson in the nearby district of Sychaina were ordered into pre-trial detention following their testimonies.

The situation in Patras remains difficult, with emergency services working continuously to manage the aftermath. Teams from the Public Power Corporation (DEI) and the telecommunications provider OTE are racing to repair damaged infrastructure and restore electricity and communications in affected neighborhoods.

Meanwhile, the official damage assessment and recovery planning are set to be the focus of a midday meeting chaired by Deputy Minister for Climate Change and Civil Protection Kostas Katsafados. The meeting in Patras will bring together local mayors and the regional governor of Western Greece. Later in the day, the deputy minister is expected to travel to Preveza.