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Arson in Oberhausen: Police are looking for witnesses after a house fire!
There was an arson attack on an apartment building in Oberhausen. Police are looking for witnesses. Advice requested!
Arson in Oberhausen: Police are looking for witnesses after a house fire!
On the night of Saturday, November 1, 2025, there was a suspected arson attack on an apartment building in Oberhausen. At 1:47 a.m., several police patrol crews were alerted after unknown people, probably up to ten, poured a flammable liquid - possibly gasoline - in the entrance area of the house and ignited it. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although the entrance area was significantly damaged. Residents reacted quickly and were able to extinguish the fire before the professional fire brigade arrived.
As lokalklick.eu reports, around 50 people were in an apartment in the apartment building during the incident. They celebrated and disturbed the neighbors several times before by disturbing the peace. The Oberhausen police have started investigating the fire. Criminal Investigation Department 11 is asking the public for help: Witnesses can report information on 0208 826-0 or by email to poststelle.oberhausen@polizei.nrw.de.
A courageous effort by the neighbors
The residents' quick reaction prevented anything worse from happening. Although the deployment of the fire brigade was necessary, the damage to the building was limited according to initial assessments thanks to the courageous intervention of the neighbors. In such situations it becomes clear once again how important an attentive community that supports each other is.
The background to this arson is still unclear. What exactly led to this attack remains to be seen. The police will continue to investigate intensively to find the perpetrators. The motive behind this crime could be shed light on in the course of the investigation.
The location in the district
The mood in Oberhausen is tense. Such incidents do nothing to calm the neighborhood. Many residents are worried and wondering how safe they are in their own homes. The incident is not isolated and shows that unexpected and dangerous situations can occur even in quiet neighborhoods.
In the meantime, it remains to be seen whether this shocking incident will have any impact on the security situation in the region. The participation of neighbors and the city in solving and preventing such acts could be crucial. The police hope to quickly gain clarity about the background to the incident through targeted information and the community's help.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately. In difficult times, it is crucial to stick together and stand up for each other.