Is there an arsonist in the Saumur region? In any case, this is the track now favored by investigators. This Wednesday, the Maine-et-Loire gendarmerie called for witnesses after a worrying series of fires targeting the town of Brain-sur-Allonnes. Since August 16, no less than six wildfires have been recorded there. “The proximity, both geographic and temporal, indicates that the fires are of criminal origin,” said the gendarmes.
Hectares of forest
Tuesday, according to the Western Mail, two fires have, for example, been reported in the forest, destroying several thousand square meters of vegetation despite the intervention of dozens of firefighters. Monday, in the same area, three hectares had already left in smoke …
At the request of the Saumur prosecutor’s office, the gendarmes therefore recommend that any witnesses come forward. “Anyone with elements likely to advance the investigation of these fires is kindly requested to contact the Longué-Jumelles gendarmerie on 02 41 52 10 31”, indicates the gendarmerie.