Hundreds arrested across Europe for suspected arson in forest fires

Across Europe this summer, authorities have arrested nearly 500 individuals on suspicion of starting forest fires. In France alone, 183 of those apprehended were minors, highlighting the involvement of young people in these incidents.

French authorities indicated that approximately 70 percent of the arrested individuals were suspected of deliberately starting the fires. The remaining 30 percent were believed to have caused the blazes accidentally. These figures underscore the varied circumstances leading to devastating wildfires.

The article also touches upon the broader international context of forest fires, noting that the EU has sent aid to Belgium for a record-breaking wildfire. Meanwhile, Denmark faces high fire danger across most of the country over the weekend. Separately, firefighters have accused Israel of starting forest fires in southern Lebanon.