Teenager admits to starting five fires in France's Lot region

A 16-year-old boy has admitted to starting five fires in the Lot region of France between April and July. The fires, which occurred in Pradines and Pern-l'Hospitalet, resulted in "very limited" material damage and no injuries, according to a joint statement from the Cahors public prosecutor and the prefect of Lot.

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five facts of destruction of property by a means dangerous to persons

The teenager was arrested after an investigation by judicial police and the Gendarmerie company of Cahors. He confessed to the acts during a period of police custody and was subsequently placed under judicial supervision by a children's judge. He is awaiting judgment from the children's court.

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no victim is to be deplored and the material damage is for the time being very limited

Authorities are continuing their investigations to determine the cause of other fires that have occurred in the region recently. They are also urging the public to report any suspicious behavior immediately. According to France 3 Occitanie, the minor is scheduled to appear before the children's court in October and is under a court order to seek treatment. The regional broadcaster also reported that over 300 hectares have burned in the Lot region in the past week.

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report without delay any suspicious behavior to the competent authorities