Two dozen Australians in the state of New South Wales have been arrested since early November for intentionally setting fires as record-large blazes continue to burn across the country.
In addition to those facing the most serious charges of starting fires intentionally, authorities said another 53 people are facing legal action for not complying with the state's fire ban and 47 people have faced legal action for discarding a lit cigarette or match on land.Starting a bushfire intentionally and being reckless in causing its spread can result in up to 21 years in prison, authorities said.
"The fires have also been devastating for Australia’s wildlife and wild places, as vital areas of bush, forests and parks have been scorched and many millions of animals killed or injured," Dr. Stuart Blanch, senior manager land clearing and restoration with World Wildlife Fund-Australia, told ABC News."Until the fires subside the full extent of damage will remain unknown."
This is Disgusting! Those Australians who have set fire to their own lands are despicable people and should spend the rest of their lives in jail because the damage they have caused is not repairable!
FIRING SQUAD is too good for them!!!