France is facing one of the worst wildfire crises of the year—but now attention is also turning to those suspected of deliberately starting the fires. The government has revealed that more than 160 people have already been arrested, while the prime minister has promised harsh penalties for those responsible for the arson attacks.
France is being ravaged by widespread wildfires, and according to the prime minister Sébastien Lecornu "Not all fires are caused by accidents," reports Le Figaro.
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