Greece's Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vasilis Kikilias says half of the country will be at high risk for fires until Sunday afternoon
Nevertheless, the entire party hosted aboard the mega-yacht at the time of the wildfire on Hydra has already departed for Kazakhstan
The incident has caused an uproar in Greek society due to accusations of criminal negligence
In addition to the arrests, six fines were doled out
The vessel's skipper and 12 crew-members were onboard when fireworks allegedly launched burned 10 hectares of the only forestland during the Hydra fire
The foothills below Mt. Parnitha, where more fireworks were launched amid a high wildfire risk, has been repeatedly devastated in the past
More than 8,600 acres of brushland, agricultural land and forested areas were burned by a wildfire that erupted in Achaia prefecture, southwest Greece, over the past two days
All 13 crew-members of a mega-yacht from which the fireworks were allegedly launched - and reached a Hydra forest - on Friday night to a face a prosecutor
The only forest patch on the otherwise arid isle lying off the east coast of the Peloponnese was allegedly set ablaze by fireworks fired from mega-yacht
Amid strong winds, additional support from the mainland has been dispatched to assist with efforts to combat the Andros wildfire
Beyond the Hydra wildfire another major wildfire in the NE Peloponnese, in Achaia prefecture, was mostly under control, the fire brigade said
46 of the blazes were immediately contained, with the most affected areas being brushland, some agricultural tracts and lastly forestland
Authorities have evacuated some settlements in the Peloponnese
The risk level in the broader region stands at level 5 alarm. The anticipated incidence of wildfires is expected to be substantial, with potential for rapid escalation and severe fire behavior immediately post-ignition.
Very high temperatures and gale force winds in the Aegean prompt civil defense authorities to declare Attica prefecture in a Level 5 Threat, the highest
Strong winds and high temperatures fuel fires across Greece many near Athens and near residential areas.
The outbreak in East Attica was just one of 62 cases in Greece on Wednesday, according to the Fire Department
According to latest reports the fire is under control
The blaze reportedly started on a side road of Vari-Koropiou Avenue
Most serious blaze erupts on Cyclades island of Milos, although flames not threatening residences