Possible arson investigation?
In the quiet town of Hanau, Germany, a fire broke out near the federal highway B45 on Monday morning. The incident, which took place in a woodland area known as the extension of Häuser Weg (Kleinauheimer Wald), involved around 70 dried wooden logs stacked for transport, covering an area of approximately 10 by 20 meters.
Access roads to the woodland were closed during the operation to manage the fire, making it a significant disruption to the local area. The damage from the fire is estimated to be several thousand euros.
The South East Hesse Police Headquarters is leading the investigation into the cause of the fire. The public can report any information they may have to the Kripo hotline at 06181 100-123. Alternatively, emails can be sent to [email protected].
The police cannot rule out that the fire was intentionally set, and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident should be directed to the South East Hesse Police Headquarters, which can be contacted at Spessartring 61, 63071 Offenbach am Main.
Individuals seeking further information can visit the South East Hesse Police Headquarters' homepage at http://www.polizei.hessen.de/ppsoh. The Press Office can be reached at 069 / 8098 - 1210 (collective call number).
For specific inquiries, members of the public can contact the following individuals:
- Maximilian Edelbluth: 1213 or 0173 / 5636097
- Claudia Benneckenstein: 1212 or 0152 / 066 23109
- Thomas Leipold: 1201 or 0160 / 980 00745
- Felix Geis: 1211 or 0162 / 201 3806
The South East Hesse Police Headquarters' fax number is 0611 / 32766-5014. The fire made extinguishing work difficult due to local conditions in the woodland, and the police are working diligently to determine the cause and those responsible for the incident.
