A pyromaniac who set fires six times in the Namwon, North Jeolla Province area has been brought to trial, and the identity of the arsonist is shocking.
Mr. A, in his 50s, was indicted for setting fires on six occasions in February around Namwon by throwing burning tissues and other items.
At the time, dry weather and strong winds caused the flames to spread to nearby woodland, resulting in a damaged area of 1,695 square meters, or about 500 pyeong.
Fortunately, firefighters, police, and wildfire watchmen were dispatched quickly, bringing the fire under control without any casualties.
However, investigations revealed that Mr. A had worked as a wildfire watchman in Namwon for nearly 10 years until last year, and committed the arson out of resentment after failing to secure a position in this year's hiring process.
He also scattered screws in front of a fellow wildfire watchman's vehicle, damaging the tires.
The appellate court sentenced Mr. A to two years in prison, stating, "He set fires repeatedly even though he knew the dangers of wildfires better than anyone else."
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