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Man arrested in connection with burning that caused forest fire in Fundão

Man arrested in connection with burning that caused forest fire in Fundão

A 37-year-old man was arrested today in the municipality of Fundão on suspicion of having caused a forest fire following a blaze that got out of control.

“As part of the police investigations, it was possible to verify that the suspect was burning waste on an agricultural property, which got out of control, causing a fire that consumed the surrounding vegetation,” the GNR said in a statement sent to the Lusa agency.

The operation was carried out by soldiers from the Penamacor post, the man was charged and the facts were reported to the Fundão Judicial Court, in the Castelo Branco district.

The GNR stressed that burning is one of the main causes of fires in Portugal, that it is forbidden whenever there is a very high or maximum level of rural fire danger, and is subject to authorization or prior notice at other times.

In addition to the fact that the person must always be accompanied and have a cell phone with them, the authorities stressed that the SOS Environment and Territory Line should be used, on 808 200 520, to report violations or clarify doubts.

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