Law enforcement and environmental authorities in Spain are investigating a resident of As Neves, located in the province of Pontevedra, as the suspected perpetrator behind four separate forest fires. The joint investigation is being conducted by agents from the Forest Fire Investigation Unit (UIFO) of the Xunta de Galicia and the Nature Protection Service (Seprona) of the Guardia Civil.
Following their inquiry into the incidents, the joint investigative bodies have formally notified the judicial authority regarding the suspect's alleged involvement. The case highlights ongoing regional efforts by specialized forestry and police units to track down and prosecute individuals responsible for man-made blazes in Galicia.
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