Authorities probe arson at residential complex in Walbeck (MSH)
A fire incident occurred in the small town of Walbeck, Mansfeld-South Harz district, at approximately 1:35 PM on Wednesday. The fire, which started from a 63-year-old man's gardening activities on the sidewalk of his property, quickly spread to an adjacent single-family home, engulfing the roof.
The fire was controlled by the volunteer fire departments from Hettstedt, Gerbstedt, Burgörner, and Walbeck. Six fire trucks were on site to control the fire, and around 30 personnel were involved in the firefighting efforts. Fortunately, at the time of the fire outbreak, no one was in the building, and no one was injured.
The house is currently uninhabitable due to the fire damage. Removing all roof tiles was necessary to extinguish remaining hotspots, resulting in the complete destruction of the roof. There was significant water damage to all living spaces due to the firefighting efforts.
The estimated damage from the fire is approximately 150,000 to 200,000 euros. The Hettstedt Ordnungsamt and the responsible building authority were also involved in the aftermath of the fire.
The police are requesting the public to refrain from speculation. The criminal police have initiated an investigation, looking into the possibility of negligent arson. Any information regarding the fire incident can be provided to the Mansfeld-South Harz police station.
The investigation is ongoing, and the search results do not contain any information about the man responsible for the fire in Walbeck on Monday, May 1 at 13:35 due to neglected fire hazard behavior. The public is asked to remain vigilant and cautious with their activities to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
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