A São Paulo court orders the impoundment of R$3 million and the arrest of those suspected of causing fires in the interior

2024-09-30 22:55:25

Three other people are involved in the investigation, and the case is under judicial secrecy due to the involvement of minors

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Smoke from fires in the interior of São Paulo engulfs the music festival in Altinópolis, Ribeirão Preto region

A Judge of São Paulo issued a preventive arrest warrant against a man suspected of setting fires in the French region. In addition to the arrest, the court’s decision also blocked R$3 million from the accused, which could be used to cover possible compensation for the damages caused. So far, the suspect has not turned himself in to authorities and is considered a fugitive. Three other people are involved in the investigation, and the case is under judicial secrecy due to the involvement of minors. The Public Prosecutor’s Office called for the arrest of the main suspect, emphasizing the seriousness of the fires, which put public safety and health at risk. The man in question already has a criminal history that includes serious crimes, such as criminal association.

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Recently, in September, the suspect and his accomplices caused fires in rural areas, resulting in the destruction of 9 hectares of environmental conservation areas and generating an estimated loss of R$1.2 million to local crops. These actions provoked concern among the authorities and the population. In addition to this case, the Office of the Public Prosecutor is also seeking the conviction of another man, who may be responsible for setting fire to a large area of ​​forest, which led to the destruction of more than a thousand hectares. This fire not only damaged the environment, but also endangered the lives of workers working in the region.

Since August, there has been a series of fires in the interior of São Paulo, which has led 68 municipalities to declare an emergency. In response to this crisis, the state government mobilized an aircraft to fight a significant fire at the Jataí Ecological Station, which showed the seriousness of the situation and the need for immediate action.

Posted by Sarah Américo

* The report was produced with the help of AI