Four boys arrested after ‘deliberate’ wildfire set in Wales

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFour 14-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a “deliberate” mountain fire in Porth, South Wales, and have since been bailed under investigation. Around 100 military personnel have been deployed across South Wales to assist emergency services with rescue and recovery efforts. Millions of people in England and Wales received a national emergency alert warning of a very high risk of wildfires. Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned that Britain is a tinderbox and urged the public to refrain from lighting outdoor fires. The Met Office provisionally recorded a 10th day in 2026 with temperatures exceeding 35C, as Frittenden in Kent hit 35.3C. In fullFour boys arrested on suspicion of arson as wildfire spreads in South WalesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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