Wildfires in Europe: 275 arrests for deliberate fire starts
French authorities have arrested 275 people for deliberate fire starts.
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The fact
70% of the arrests involve intentional fire starts.
The fight against arsonists is intensifying during the summer season.
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Why it matters
Les incendies volontaires aggravent les risques écologiques et humains en Europe, déjà confrontée à des feux de forêt de plus en plus fréquents et intenses en raison du changement climatique.