14-year-old accused of dramatic fires in Coburg!

14-year-old accused of dramatic fires in Coburg!

Things are heating up in the Coburg city area at the moment - and not just because summer is gracing us with its warm rays. Fire investigators have been working on a high-profile case in recent weeks that has the region in suspense. In April and May 2025 there were two large fires in the Coburg locomotive shed. Rumors are circulating about the background, but now there is a concrete suspect: a 14-year-old teenager who may be responsible for the eerie incidents. As Wiesentbote reports, the boy is charged with arson, and the total damage amounts to around 900,000 euros.

But what exactly happened in those two months? At the end of April, an empty locomotive shed in Coburg burned down completely. Just two weeks later, the neighboring building followed, which was also severely affected. According to [InFranken](https://www.infranken.de/lk/coburg/blaulicht/brand-coburg-lokschuppen-feuer-jugendlicher-14-brandstiftung-verdacht-900000-euro- Schaden-art-6210776), the investigation is comprehensive because the police are relying on traces and witness interviews to further investigate their suspicions about the young person. The situation was so dangerous that the fire department had to carry out the operation in a controlled manner when the adjacent building was engulfed in flames. Federal Highway 4 and the railway line towards Bad Rodach were also closed during the operation, while residents were asked to keep windows closed. Around 100 emergency services from the fire department, technical relief organization and disaster control were working on site.

Background and statistics

Arson is not a rare phenomenon in Germany. Statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office show that the number of arson cases recorded by the police fluctuated from 2014 to 2024, with a noticeable increase in certain years. According to Statista, such acts are always a topic that concerns the public, and the motivation of the perpetrators often remains in the dark. A look at the numbers could help to better understand the extent and the background.

The investigations surrounding the Coburg locomotive shed are far-reaching and affect not only the people involved, but also safety in the entire region. It remains to be seen how the case will develop and what consequences it will have for the suspect. In the meantime, the balancing act between law and order has become visible - a topic that will certainly be a topic of conversation.