Two men, aged 17 and 20, were arrested on the island of São Miguel, Azores, on suspicion of having set “about eight initial outbreaks of fire” on a pedestrian track, today announced the Judiciary Police (PJ).
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23/10/2026
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Deight men, aged 17 and 20, were arrested on the island of São Miguel, Azores, on suspicion of having set “about eight initial outbreaks of fire” on a pedestrian track, announced today the Judiciary Police (PJ).
The men, who were arrested by the Department of Criminal Investigation of the Azores out of flagrant offense, are “strongly indicted” for the practice of a forest fire crime.
According to a statement by the PJ, the facts occurred on October 10, on a pedestrian trail located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel, “having suspects resorted to direct flame to set about eight initial outbreaks of fire”.
“ Alerted by other users of the rail, the Volunteer Firefighters of Ribeira Grande intervened quickly, avoiding the spread of fire, thus preventing people and goods from being put in danger”, explained PJ.
The two detainees shall be present to the judicial authority competent for first judicial questioning and possible enforcement measures.
The survey is conducted by the Department of Investigation and Criminal Action (DIAP) of the Azores District (the Ribeira Grande section).