A Canadian man who posted conspiracy theories on social media claiming the government was deliberately starting wildfires has pleaded guilty to starting 14 blazes that forced hundreds of people from their homes.Brian Paré, appearing in a Quebec court on Monday, admitted to 13 counts of arson and one count of arson with a disregard for human life, relating to events between May and September last year.Prosecutor Marie-Philippe Charron said one of the fires Paré set forced the evacuation of around 400 people in the town of Chapais, Quebec. The largest fire Paré admitted to starting destroyed more than 870 hectares.
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