A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting a brush fire in the Jerusalem hills near Mevaseret Zion, according to police. The suspect, who was caught near the scene, admitted to setting the fire 'out of boredom and curiosity,' adding that he panicked when the fire spread and did not call for help. A police request to extend his remand by four days was denied, and he was released to house arrest.
On Monday, police arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of starting a brush fire in the Jerusalem hills near Mevaseret Zion. The suspect, caught by officers from the Harel station, admitted to setting the fire out of boredom and curiosity. He told investigators that when the fire spread, he became anxious and did not call fire crews. A police request to extend his remand by four days was denied, and he was released to house arrest. The Jerusalem area has seen multiple brush fire arson arrests this summer, according to prior police statements, though authorities have not linked this incident to a broader pattern.
3 developments
- DevelopingPolice detain two minors on suspicion of arson in Jerusalem wooded area
- StrongPolice arrest three suspects for arson near Oferit base in Jerusalem area
- DevelopingFire crews control brush fire near Jerusalem; building also caught
- StrongSix suspects arrested for arson in Deir Dibwan and Burqa, Binyamin
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