Police in Calabria, Italy, are investigating wildfires and say there is evidence suggesting at least some blazes were deliberately set. According to the reports, investigators claim they found indications that stray cats were used as “fire-starters.” The allegation is that cats were fitted with rags soaked in a flammable liquid and then set alight, with the aim of spreading fire during the emergency.
The accounts do not provide details such as the number of incidents, specific locations within Calabria, or when the alleged evidence was discovered. They also do not identify suspects or describe whether forensic testing has confirmed the materials or substances involved. The reports frame the claims as part of an ongoing police investigation into the causes of the fires, which have been treated as a serious public safety concern.
Overall, the sources agree on the core claim: police are investigating possible arson and say evidence points to the alleged use of animals fitted with flammable materials to start fires.
