A teenager linked to two summer fires at Baranduda has admitted in court to his involvement.
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Police and firefighters responded to the incidents on January 25, with a fire on a trail near Possum Place allegedly lit by a 17-year-old boy before burning itself out.
The second blaze, lit by Mark Noonan in grass behind Krueger Street, was extinguished before it could spread into the Baranduda Regional Park.
Noonan, who was 18 at the time, handed himself in to police five days later and made a statement about what occurred.
He was kicked in the head by another prisoner in the police cells after talking about what he had done.
The Wodonga Magistrate Court heard the matter had resolved, with Noonan pleading guilty to one charge with a second charge withdrawn.
Lawyer Sally Wilson said her client was pleading guilty not on the basis that he had lit both fires, but that he was complicit in both of the incidents.
Noonan, who has autism, ADHD and the mental capacity of a 13-year-old, was bailed in court after the incidents and must follow a night curfew.
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He was supported in court by his parents and a youth justice worker.
He stood up when asked by magistrate Ian Watkins how he wanted to plea, and replied "guilty".
Ms Wilson said the matter would return to the County Court on September 21, and that Noonan had undertaken a course.
"He has completed the fire awareness program your honour," she said.
Records from the Bureau of Meteorology show a top of 30.2 degrees was recorded in Albury on the day.
Police previously raised concerns about bail, given the weather conditions when the fires were lit.
