France arrests 420 over wildfires as blame debate grows

France arrests 420 over wildfires as blame debate grows

French authorities have arrested 420 people, including 166 minors, in connection with wildfires that have scorched over 300,000 acres this summer, the most since World War Two. Critics question the heavy-handed approach, while officials defend it, citing the ease with which fires start in drought conditions.

Source: BBC

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