PJ arrests woman suspected of starting five fires in Tarouca
The woman used an open flame on dry vegetation to start the fires.

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The woman used an open flame on dry vegetation to start the fires.

The arson attacks on dry vegetation reached and endangered areas of significant forest density. They also endangered people and property.

The woman used an open flame on dry vegetation to start the fires.

The 55-year-old suspect had already been arrested a month ago

A 74-year-old man allegedly committed the act following verbal and physical confrontations with the victim.

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The GNR explains that the fire originated from a cleaning operation involving controlled burning, for which the necessary safety measures had not been taken.

Burning of piles of vegetation without adopting the necessary safety measures was the cause of the fire.

The origin of the fire “resulted from the clearing of that forest area without the proper safety measures having been adopted.”
