Arson again: fire at the forest kindergarten in Gäufelden!

Arson again: fire at the forest kindergarten in Gäufelden!

There was another arson incident in Gäufelden-Öschelbronn, which was reported on Sunday, June 16, 2025, at around 6:20 p.m. Unknown perpetrators set fire to several tree stumps at the forest kindergarten. The fire brigade was quickly on site and was able to quickly extinguish the fire. Three nesting boxes were also discovered that were lying on the ground and had suffered damage from the fire.

There had already been a similar incident on Saturday when a fire broke out at the sports and leisure area on Mötzinger Straße. The police suspect that there could be a connection between these two incidents and have started an investigation. The authorities are currently assuming that this was a case of rioting and are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incidents. The Gäu police station is at the telephone number 07032/95 49 10 or by email at herrenberg.prev@polizei.bwl.de reachable.

Riots and arson

The arson at the forest kindergarten represents a worrying trend. The fire brigade and police were also able to react quickly in this case, which prevented anything worse from happening. According to reports from Krzbb The fire on the tree stumps was quickly extinguished, but the question of the safety of such facilities remains.

Investigators are currently examining to what extent the two incidents are connected. This could indicate a targeted approach by rioters. Witnesses are asked to come forward to provide clarity about the background. Loud News.de Igniting the tree stumps could represent a clearly recognizable form of vandalism.

The community and security authorities now face the challenge of countering such criminal activities and ensuring security in the region. The investigation is being continued diligently in order to arrest the perpetrators and prevent further incidents.