The Rural Agents and the Mossos d’Esquadra arrested a 37-year-old man last Saturday, July 18, accused of causing three forest fires during the same early morning in the pasaje de les Palmeres in El Prat de Llobregat.
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Pending clarification on whether he is a pyromaniac or an arsonist, that is, whether he has a mental health disorder or acted out of some spurious interest, what is clear is that this man has a fixation with burning vegetation in El Prat de Llobregat. This is demonstrated by the fact that he has a criminal record and, in fact, is awaiting trial for other forest fires in the same area. To make matters worse, among these antecedents is a fire in the protected area of the natural reserves of the Llobregat river delta.
The arrested person reacted violently
Sources familiar with the events point to the theory of pyromania due to the various incidents he has caused over the years. In fact, these same sources say that the arrested person had previously been to prison. In any case, last Saturday, when the arrest was made, the man, who is a resident of the area, reacted violently and even threatened and insulted the officers deployed in the area.
According to the Rural Agents and the Mossos d’Esquadra explained this Wednesday, the three fires in El Prat affected forest land with herbaceous and shrub vegetation located in a peri-urban area close to homes, which were potentially at risk. However, the action of the Bombers de la Generalitat prevented greater damage.
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The Rural Agents have confirmed to this newspaper that the three fires were registered on the same morning. They affected an area of 24 square meters, 69 square meters, and 28 square meters respectively. The arrest occurred hours later.
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The Rural Agents investigated three different points in the same affected area and the evidence confirmed that the fires were deliberately set. Specifically, the initial conclusions point to the use of highly flammable synthetic material to promote the spread of the flames.
The investigation remains open and further proceedings are not ruled out. The facts under investigation may constitute prison sentences. In addition, threats to agents may also be classified as a crime.
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