The recent fire at the "Giannitsi" factory in Lamia has been determined to be an act of arson, according to a report by the Fire Department's Arson Division. The blaze, which occurred on Sunday, May 19, came just days after students in Lamia fell ill from consuming the school lunches prepared by the company.

The Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes of the Fire Brigade has concluded that the fire was intentionally set. Findings from officers who have gathered evidence from surveillance cameras and witness testimonies have corroborated this. The investigation is ongoing, with the prosecutor already informed of the details.

The incident has drawn significant attention because of its potential connection with the recent poisoning of students. The Prosecutor of the Supreme Court has intervened, requesting an investigation into whether the fire is linked to the contaminated meals. This suspicion is heightened by the fact that the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) had scheduled an inspection of the factory the day after it was destroyed.

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