The 21-year-old man had arrived at the Patras courthouse on Monday in order to give testimony in defense of the first suspect; reports cite 'contradictions' in his statements

Authorities in Patras begin assessing damage after a massive wildfire that devastated thousands of acres and dozens of homes. A 25-year-old man accused of arson is set to testify, while crews race to restore critical infrastructure

A 19-year-old and a 27-year-old have been jailed over fires in Patras that destroyed forest, farmland, homes, and businesses, after one of them reportedly confessed to starting the blaze.

Two men arrested on felony arson charges were led as suspects before an investigating magistrate on Sunday

A fire-fighting force of 33 fighters operating 11 vehicles was at the scene, assisted by three water-dropping aircraft

Authorities warn of extreme fire danger in ten regions across Greece on August 16, urging residents to avoid any outdoor activity that could spark a blaze

Firefighters continue to fight an active wildfire on the Greek island of Chios, while a blaze in Halkidiki has been brought under control. Authorities remain on high alert as strong winds and hot weather keep the risk of new fires high nationwide

The two suspects follow the arrest of a 25-year-old a day earlier, also on arson charges, with police saying the latter confessed to intentionally starting a fire in a semi-rural area

In terms of Achaia prefecture and the greater Patras region, which bore the brunt of several wildfire fronts this week, the fire brigade chief said six blazes alone erupted on Tuesday within a few hours

Authorities identify a 26-year-old Albanian with a criminal record after fingerprints were found on a makeshift incendiary device discovered by a local resident

Fire crews are close to fully containing the large blaze in western Greece, as aerial and ground forces work to extinguish the final hotspots

Authorities in western Greece have arrested three men, aged 19 to 27, in connection with separate attempted and suspected arson incidents as wildfires continue to burn in the Achaia region

Police detained a man accused of trying to ignite new fires in a rural area of Patras, as other wildfires burned nearby

Fire crews battle major blazes in Chios, Patras, Preveza, Zakynthos and Kefalonia as European aid arrives; hundreds evacuated, homes destroyed, and power outages persist in dozens of communities.

Authorities warn of extreme wildfire danger across multiple Greek regions on Thursday, activating emergency measures and urging the public to avoid any outdoor activity that could spark fires during the peak of the fire season

No less than 109 wildfires and rural blazes were reported throughout Greece over the past two days, as gusty winds have fanned flames and smoke

Intense wildfires erupted around the greater Patras region, in western Greece, over the past two days

Hundreds of animals and pets are trapped as wildfires continue to ravage Greece. Volunteers, supplies, and shelters urgently needed.

The annual "scourge" of the southern Med again surfaced with a vengeance in Greece this season - along with other countries around the basin - fanned by very gusty winds, high temperatures, arid soil conditions and combustible flora

Greece’s Ministry of Culture reports that a wildfire in Achaia caused only limited damage to the Mycenaean-era Voudeni site, with most tombs and key structures untouched. Full damage assessment will follow once conditions allow safe access