Greek fire officials arrest two for arson as wildfires continue to burn

Workers continue the recovery effort while officials continue to battle wildfires across Greece (Michael Varaklas/AP)

Greek fire department officials arrested two men on Saturday for allegedly starting wildfires deliberately as hundreds of firefighters battle blazes that have been blamed for 21 deaths.

One man was arrested on Evia for allegedly setting fire to dried grass in the island’s Karystos area deliberately.