Fires erupting in quick succession as per LPI-EF records
Fire at Drosselberg in Erfurt: Unknown Individual Under Suspicion for Arson
Two separate fires have recently broken out in Erfurt, the latest occurring at Drosselberg where an unknown individual set fire to a clothing donation container.
The incident, which took place on Wednesday evening, saw the clothing donation container engulfed in flames, necessitating the intervention of the fire department to extinguish the blaze. The extent of the damage is still under investigation, with suspected arson being the primary focus.
Earlier in the week, on Monday evening, another fire was reported on Carl-Zeiss-Straße, where an unknown individual set fire to a trash can. The fire department was able to promptly extinguish the flames, preventing further damage.
The Thuringia Police State Police Headquarters in Erfurt are investigating both incidents. The public can contact the headquarters for further inquiries, while the press office can be reached via phone at 0361 7443-1503 or email at [email protected].
At the time of writing, the arsonist who set fire to the clothing drop-off point in Drosselberg has not been publicly identified. The damage caused by the fire is estimated to be around 400 euros.
The Thuringia Police State Police Headquarters in Erfurt can be found online at https://polizei.thueringen.de/landespolizeiinspektionen/lpierfurt/. They are dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the city and its residents, and are actively investigating these incidents to bring those responsible to justice.
