Italian police have said that arsonists deliberately used stray cats as fire-starters during the country's ongoing wildfire emergency, according to reporting on the incidents. The claim points to a particularly disturbing method allegedly employed by those responsible for starting blazes, adding an animal cruelty dimension to what is already a serious public safety crisis as Italy battles widespread wildfires.

The article as sourced does not provide further specific details, such as the locations affected, the number of incidents involved, or the current status of any police investigation or arrests. Italy has faced a severe wildfire emergency in recent times, with authorities working to identify those responsible for deliberately started fires amid the destruction.