A French fireman has admitted to starting several of his own fires.
Jean-Yves Gauthier, 40, has confessed to starting seven blazes since 2003, including three in the past two weeks, according to reports.
Police found incriminating evidence at the home of the fireman, whom they had suspected for some time, according to sources.
Gauthier, who is a favorite among journalists, was arrested and placed under investigation for setting fires and endangering lives. Investigators will look into whether he might have been responsible for more regional fires as well.
