FranceA man in his 50s was arrested and placed in pre-trial detention for intentionally starting a fire that burned 38 hectares of vegetation on the iconic Cap Fréhel in Brittany. The fire, which did not cause any casualties but damaged an agricultural operation and destroyed a firefighter vehicle, originated from two separate sources using flammable material. The suspect, who denied the charges during his detention, faces multiple charges including destruction of property and illegal destruction of wildlife and their habitats. The incident occurred on July 12 and threatened approximately 600 hectares of the Grand Site of Cap Erquy-Cap Fréhel, a major tourist destination. Around 450 people, including campers and residents, were evacuated as a precaution.
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