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Man arrested in Bötzingen after fire in refugee accommodation!
A man is arrested after a fire in a refugee accommodation in Bötzingen. Police are investigating arson.
Man arrested in Bötzingen after fire in refugee accommodation!
In Bötzingen, in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district, a 30-year-old man is suspected of setting a fire in a refugee accommodation. The suspect was arrested by police near the crime scene. According to zvw.de, there are witness statements that suggest the man is responsible for the fire, but no specific details about how it happened have been released. Information about a possible motive is currently unknown.
On Whit Monday, the fire brigade was called to an operation after several sources of fire were discovered in an apartment. The emergency services were able to quickly extinguish the flames, although the affected apartment remains uninhabitable. Fortunately, all residents were able to leave the building in time so that no one was injured. The estimated material damage amounts to around 200,000 euros. The man who is considered the main suspect is now in custody.
Experience with arson in residential buildings
There were similar incidents of suspected arson in other locations. For example, an incident in Helmstedt that occurred in 2019 is significant. There were three fires in apartment buildings here on Friday night. A resident noticed a strong smell of fire and informed the police and fire department. That night, several residents, including older people, had to be temporarily evacuated via balconies because there was heavy smoke.
According to regionalheute.de, a total of three residents received medical care that night for suspected smoke poisoning. The police assume arson was the cause. The material damage was estimated at around 35,000 euros. Investigations revealed a connection between the crimes and the police asked possible witnesses to report information about the fires.
Arson in residential areas remains a serious problem, not only causing material damage but also endangering the safety of residents. While the investigation in Bötzingen continues, the question remains as to what other background and motivations could lie behind such acts.