Greece warns of 'arsonist scum' amid deadly wildfires
As firefighters battle deadly wildfires raging across swathes of Greece, authorities warned that "arsonist scum" are trying to ignite new blazes. As firefighters battle wildfire s raging across swathes of Greece that have killed at least 20 people, authorities warned that " arson ist scum" are trying to ignite new blazes. There were nine arson attempts within a period of four hours on Thursday morning in the Avlona area in the northern foothills of Mount Parnitha, some 30 miles north of Athens, according to Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias. "Arsonist scum are setting fires that threaten forests, property and, most of all, human lives," Kikilias said in a televised statement on Thursday. "You are committing a crime against the country. You will not get away with it. We will find you and you will be held accountable." Authorities have made 140 wildfire -related arrests so far, including 117 for negligence and ...