Enigmatic fires in Karlsruhe: Investigators are looking for the cause

Enigmatic fires in Karlsruhe: Investigators are looking for the cause

25.07.2024 - 11:30

Police Headquarters Karlsruhe

Waldstadt in focus after devastating fire

In the forest city of Karlsruhe, several fires and a high degree of damage caused concern from Wednesday to Thursday. In a period of only a few hours there were three separate fire brigade operations, which demanded a lot of the emergency services and the residents.

damage and danger to the community

The first fire was reported around 11:00 p.m. in Kösliner Straße, where two old paper bins were on fire. Just an hour later, at 11:50 p.m., another fire broke out on Elbinger Strasse. Here cardboard boxes were ignited outside of a supermarket. Fortunately, the supermarket itself remained undamaged.

In early Thursday morning, around 2:20 a.m., the most serious incident in Neisser Strasse then occurred. In this local school, a greenhouse burned down completely and a workroom that was also harmful. Despite the destruction of the greenhouse, the school building itself was not affected.

Investigations into the cause of the fire

The property damage is estimated at over 250,000 euros. Injuries were not reported, but the police have already taken over the cause of the fire. At the moment, a matters are not excluded between the incidents, which also makes the situation worrying for the residents.

A call to vigilance

The fires are skillfully throwing on the security situation within the community. It is important that residents remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to prevent similar incidents in the future. The police have announced that it will show more presence to give the citizens a safe feeling.

The forest city has made a name for itself as a residential area, but such incidents show that the security of the residents is top priority. The investigation results are expected with excitement, since they may be able to provide information about the background of the fires.

Please ask:

Police Headquarters Karlsruhe
Telephone: +49 721 666-1111
Fax: +49 721 666-1150
Email: pressestelle.ka@polizei.bwl.de

Original content from: Police Headquarters Karlsruhe, transmitted by News Aktuell

- Nag