Police say a 14-year-old boy admitted setting several wildfires in Portugal using matches.
Officers revealed he traveled by scooter to forest areas before igniting flames.
Investigators suspect he may have started fires in Seidões, Ardegão, and Arnozela.
Police Link Fires to Anger and Isolation
Authorities believe frustration over poor school results and social struggles fueled his actions.
Police stated they have not ruled out his possible involvement with a group.
Repeated wildfires in the same regions triggered the investigation by Braga Judicial Police.
Case Moves to Prosecutor’s Office
Investigators transferred the case to the Public Prosecutor, which will take it to Family and Children’s Court.
By 20 August, police had already arrested 52 suspects for arson across Portugal.
Most arrests occurred in August, according to data compiled by the Lusa news agency.
Firefighting Efforts Continue Across Country
Emergency services reported 97 fires still burning, with most under control.
The Vinhais fire remains dangerous, spreading across three fronts since Tuesday morning.
More than 400 firefighters, 140 vehicles, and six planes continue battling the blaze.
Weather Offers Limited Relief
Falling temperatures between 14 and 32 degrees Celsius have aided fire crews.
Cloudy skies helped reduce risks, though high danger persists in southern and interior regions.
The Portuguese weather institute IPMA kept maximum wildfire alerts across large parts of the country.
