Fire in the deportation in Hof: Two men badly suspected!

Fire in the deportation in Hof: Two men badly suspected!

In the deportation facility in Hof, there was a fire in two cells this evening. The message via the fires reached the integrated control center in Hochfranken shortly before 7.30 p.m. Investigators assume intentional arson, with two men, a 26-year-old Moroccan and a 19-year-old Tunisian, as suspects were housed in the affected cells. Both men suffered slight flue gas poisoning due to the incident and were taken after a medical examination in separate police custody. According to pnp.de

The fire brigade was able to quickly control the flames and extinguish. In the incident, there were severe smoke development in the cells, which is why numerous rescue workers and the Hof police react quickly. They looked after the occupants and moved them to other rooms and cells to ensure that nobody was harmed. A rescue helicopter landed at the detention facility as part of a prefabricated rescue concept, but was not necessary for the transport of injuries, since only the two suspects were affected.

Investigations and backgrounds

The criminal police Hof has started the investigation. Initial findings indicate intentional arson. On the current state of the investigation, however, there is no detailed information about the background of the crime. It remains to be seen which further knowledge will come to light in the coming days. The security situation in such institutions is a sensitive topic that is repeatedly discussed in public, as can be found in the report of the

The incident underlines the challenges with which facilities are faced with deportation. The security of the inmates and the management of crisis situations are crucial to avoid similar incidents in the future. It is all the more important that the competent authorities regularly check the measures and processes in such institutions.