School buildings engulfed in flames
A fire broke out on the facade of the Julius-Leber-Schule in Hamburg-Schnelsen, Germany, around 0:40 AM on Walliser Street. The fire department and police were alerted to the incident, and upon arrival, they found the fire was almost out.
The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze, and the school building's interior was not affected by the fire or smoke. However, the facade and windows of the school building were damaged by soot. The school has announced that classes will be held in a different location temporarily.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but a canister containing a flammable liquid was found at the scene and identified as a potential cause. The cost of repairing the school building's facade and windows is yet to be determined.
Two unidentified individuals were seen fleeing the scene of the fire, and the police are still investigating their identities. The police have asked for any witnesses or individuals with relevant information to come forward.
The fire department completed their work and left the scene, and the school was quickly ventilated after the fire. The building can be used again shortly, though no specific reopening date was mentioned. The damage was minor due to prompt firefighting intervention.
The state criminal police's fire investigation unit is handling further investigations and is examining the canister for further clues. The police are also investigating the cause of the individuals fleeing the scene.
