A 54-year-old man was apprehended in Mallakastër on the evening of the 3rd following his presence near the site of a fire. The incident has led to suspicions that the man was responsible for setting the blaze. The resulting flames caused the burning of an estimated 400 olive trees.
Local police reported that the arrested individual, who resides in Ballsh, faces accusations of “Destruction of property by fire.” Authorities have taken the matter into the legal process, and the case materials have been transferred to the Fier Prosecutor’s Office for further investigation. The investigation centers on the suspected arson, which significantly impacted agricultural property. Experts are currently examining the scene to determine the full extent of the damage caused by the fire.
The destruction primarily affected an orchard containing numerous olive trees. The charges relate to the deliberate act of causing property damage through fire. Authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the full sequence of events surrounding the suspected incident.
The focus remains on the criminal act of setting the fire and the resulting loss of the olive crop.
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