Albania detains 18 on charges of starting fires

Albanian authorities have arrested 18 people on charges of starting wildfires across the country, police told AFP on Tuesday. Since mid-June, more than 12,000 hectares, including forests and olive groves, have been damaged by fires in the Balkan country, according to environmental groups. Several dozen fires have broken out in recent days, some not far … Continue reading Albania detains 18 on charges of starting fires