Farmers' actions on the occasion of Prinsjesdag have led to arson of hay along various highways, including the A2 and A28, in protest against the government's nitrogen policy. (translated)
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, materials were placed on the tracks at 27 locations in the Netherlands, resulting in a disruption of train services, arson along roads, and an intervention by the Mobile Unit at a roadblock in Gelderland, while police and the AIVD are investigating the sabotage. (translated)
The police are very concerned about a recent wave of violence in the Zaan region, during which six young perpetrators have been arrested and several serious incidents, such as explosions and arson, have occurred. (translated)
Ridvan B. is accused of murdering his mother by strangling her and setting their house on fire, while also holding back his fleeing sister. (translated)
In Ceuta, discontent among residents is growing over the presence of eight thousand migrants, resulting in the burning of shelters and blockades of aid convoys from the Red Cross. (translated)
In Japan, the man Sunao Takami has been executed, who was sentenced to death in 2011 for an arson attack in 2009 in a gaming hall in Osaka, which resulted in the deaths of five people, and it is the first execution under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi since taking office in October 2025. (translated)
A wildfire in the High Fens in Belgium has already devastated more than 3,000 hectares and is the second largest fire in the country's history, while efforts to combat the fire are being hampered by strong winds and thick smoke, with an investigation into the possible cause focusing on accidental arson. (translated)
Berry van D. (37) detonated a firework bomb at the D66 party office in The Hague in May 2026 as a protest against various societal issues, after previously being sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for arson; justice now considers his act as an explosion with terrorist motives, given the fear he caused among D66 supporters. (translated)
In Wijchen, three fires were recorded in the forest area on Sunday, with the fire department deployed on a large scale, and a helicopter providing support in the search for the suspected arsonist. (translated)
Several fires broke out in a wooded area in Wijchen on Sunday afternoon, with the fire brigade responding intensively and a helicopter providing support in the search for possible arsonists, as there are suspicions of arson given the presence of multiple fire sites. (translated)
American senators are concerned about online betting on wildfires in the US, as this could lead to an increased risk of arson, especially now that the country is facing record numbers of wildfires. (translated)
Meisje met steil, rood geverfd haar en drie jongens gezocht vanwege mogelijke brandstichting. Ze reden op twee fatbikes. Klimaatverandering! https://t.co/2ecWmsSdGM #brandstichting #fatbike #politie
A 37-year-old man has been arrested for arson in Washington, which led to devastating wildfires in Spokane, resulting in the evacuation of more than 67,000 people and the destruction of 700 homes, while the fire is still not under control and authorities report more than 250,000 acres of land burned. (translated)
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, which have destroyed at least 700 homes and forced 64,000 people to evacuate, while firefighters are still struggling to bring the flames under control. (translated)
Police investigation shows that several fire spots in the Haacht nature reserve were deliberately set. No punishment can be too high for such arsonists! 🤬 (translated)
A man who was set on fire in April in Utrecht while in his electric wheelchair suffered life-threatening third-degree burns and is currently undergoing rehabilitation, while the two suspects, who are accused of attempted murder, are being observed at the Pieter Baan Centre and awaiting trial. (translated)
Paul, een 69-jarige man zonder benen die in april in Utrecht in brand werd gestoken terwijl hij in zijn rolstoel zat, revalideert nu thuis van ernstige brandwonden, terwijl de verdachten van het gruwelijke geweld binnenkort worden opgenomen in het Pieter Baan Centrum. #Paul #brandstichting #Utrecht
Spaanse premier Pedro Sánchez heeft verklaard dat er hoop is voor de natuurbranden in Spanje, die al meer dan 170.000 hectare hebben verwoest en geleid hebben tot evacuaties van tienduizenden mensen, terwijl een 23-jarige man in Frankrijk wordt vervolgd voor brandstichting in verband met de bosbranden in de regio. #Natuurbranden #Frankrijk #Spanje
Ik schreef op X dat de politie sinds 6 juli al 162 mensen heeft aangehouden op verdenking van opzettelijke brandstichting. Dit jaar waren er al zeker 13.566 branden die samen 116.085 hectare hebben verwoest — een nieuw record. Negen op de tien natuurbranden ontstaan door mensen, meestal door onvoorzichtigheid; in Frankrijk geldt opzettelijke brandstichting voor 29% van de branden en is het een misdrijf waarop tot 15 jaar gevangenisstraf staat.
In Frankrijk zijn sinds 6 juli 162 mensen gearresteerd op verdenking van opzettelijke brandstichting, te midden van een recordaantal van 13.566 branden die samen 116.085 hectare hebben verwoest, waarbij negen op de tien natuurbranden door mensen zijn veroorzaakt. #brandstichting #natuurbranden #Frankrijk
