The Regional Prosecutor's Office of Maule announced the assignment of two prosecutors with preferential dedication to investigate wildfires during the 2026-2027 season. The measure seeks to strengthen criminal prosecution and gather evidence to identify and bring to justice those who cause these fires, whether intentionally or through negligence.
Regional prosecutor Rodrigo Peña stated that the Public Ministry will maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward these incidents, considering the damage they can cause to communities, the environment, homes, and critical infrastructure. The decision was addressed at a meeting of the Regional Wildfire Investigation Committee, made up of Carabineros, PDI, Conaf, Bomberos, and the Regional Wood Corporation.
From Conaf, its regional director, Carlos Daziano, highlighted the importance of coordinated work and recalled that 99.7% of wildfires are caused by human action. Between November 2025 and April 2026, 64 people were arrested in the region for these incidents. Given the forecast of high temperatures, authorities called for reporting illegal burns and any conduct that could put the 30 communes of Maule at risk.
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