Franța: Peste 370 de persoane au fost arestate în contextul incendiilor de vegetație

French authorities have arrested 375 individuals, including 142 minors, related to summer wildfires. Thousands of firefighters are battling the flames that have devastated vast areas. The Interior Ministry reported that 36 of those arrested are already incarcerated. The Gironde department experienced the most severe fire, burning over 40,000 hectares. Residents in heavily affected areas are returning home, while firefighting efforts continue with 1,500 firefighters on the ground. New legislation has increased penalties for negligence causing wildfires, with severe consequences for those responsible.