A nation of arsonists
From arson to carelessness: how humans set Europe on fire

"A staggering 96% of EU wildfires are human-caused, many set on purpose... Yet the issue is consistently overlooked by policymakers and treated lightly by courts."

"Many blazes are caused by carelessness, but a significant proportion are deliberate – especially in the worst-affected countries: Portugal, Spain, France and Greece."

“This is a serious crime that destroys lives, villages and natural heritage...The law exists – what is lacking is firm justice, without complacency...A 2015 government report also found that farmers often start fires while clearing land during high-risk periods and then allow them to spread unchecked.""
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/mishaps-negligence-and-arson-how-humans-set-fire-to-europe/
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