Police say a 14-year-old boy admitted to deliberately starting several wildfires in Portugal.
He rode a scooter to forests and used matches to ignite blazes.
Officers suspect him in fires across Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela.
Investigators believe frustration over poor school results and weak social ties fueled his actions.
Police Investigate Widespread Wildfires
Authorities noted repeated fires in the same areas during summer.
They said blazes ravaged parishes daily, alarming locals and destroying several hectares.
Braga Judicial Police completed the investigation and sent the case to prosecutors.
Family and Children’s Court will now handle the boy’s case.
By August 20, officers had already arrested 52 people for suspected arson.
Fire Crews Battle Vinhais Blaze
Emergency services reported 97 fires burning Friday, with most under control.
The fire in Vinhais remains the only major threat in the country.
More than 400 firefighters, 140 vehicles, and six planes are tackling the flames.
The blaze spread across three fronts, one still hard to reach.
Falling temperatures and cloudy skies aided crews, though wildfire risks remain high nationwide.
