Brian Pare News Today

A Quebec man who blamed the government for settling thousands of miles of forest fires in Canada during the country's worst fire season on record pleaded guilty to starting 14 of the fires himself.

The major crimes unit is trying to determine whether the alleged arsons are connected to the forced evacuations in June of residents of Chibougamau.

Brian Pare, a 37-year-old resident of Chibougamau, Quebec, facing arson charges for allegedly starting forest fires during the province's severe wildfire season, will remain in custody until a bail hearing scheduled for Monday. Pare was arrested and charged with two counts of arson on Thursday. Prosecutors allege that Pare intentionally ignited fires or explosions "on…