And several fires have been set by members of the volunteer 'Country Fire Authority' fire fighting service.
They seem to fit a profile, usually young males and wanting to be part of some drama, setting a bush fire is their idea of getting to see some 'action' and be hailed as a 'hero'. >
BTW, 'hung, drawn and quartered' involves several extra nasties as well ..... aside from having to clean up the mess!
Very popular with the English House of Tudor Royal Family I believe.
Better value and more efficient, 'Rule 303' ... just passing through Jafo.