
The Judiciary Police (PJ), in cooperation with the National Republican Guard (GNR), announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a forest fire that occurred yesterday in Santa Maria da Feira.
In a statement, the PJ detailed that the suspect allegedly started the fire using a direct flame, at least in a pile of debris located at the edge of the forested area.
This action posed a threat to a significant forest area as well as to several buildings, primarily residences located near the forest’s edge.
The 42-year-old suspect, residing in the area, has a criminal history concerning this type of offense.
The man will appear for a preliminary judicial interrogation to determine appropriate preventive measures.