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Arrests Made in Connection with Forest Fires in France and Portugal

A French firefighter has been taken into custody as a suspect in connection with forest fires in France, while authorities continue to battle blazes in Fontainebleau. Separately, Portuguese judicial police have arrested two suspects for allegedly starting five forest fires in Penedono and Mêda.

15 Jul, 21:11 — 15 Jul, 21:11
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French forest fire suspect in custody - prosecutor

A volunteer firefighter, who was suspected of starting a fire in France's historic Fontainebleau Forest, was placed under formal investigation and remanded in custody, a prosecutor said.

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First report: publico · 15 Jul, 16:30Full coverage: 4 · 5hWindow: 5h
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publico15 Jul, 16:30First to report

PJ detém dois suspeitos de atear cinco fogos florestais em Penedono e Mêda

observador15 Jul, 17:18

PJ detém dois suspeitos de atear cinco fogos florestais

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dh-les-sports15 Jul, 21:11

"Un peu de honte": un pompier écroué alors que le combat contre le feu continue à Fontainebleau, Macron attendu jeudi

rte-news15 Jul, 21:11Latest update

French forest fire suspect in custody - prosecutor

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