Brand series in Wermelskirchen: Police are looking for witnesses and perpetrators!

Brand series in Wermelskirchen: Police are looking for witnesses and perpetrators!

Wermelskirchen, Deutschland - In Wermelskirchen there was a dramatic fire series in three apartment buildings on Saturday morning. The police then strengthen their presence in the city to find possible perpetrators. Among the emergency services are the Cologne police and the police of the Rheinisch-Bergische Kreis, which carry out targeted personal checks. The fires broke out in two cellars and one attic, whereby the attic burned down completely and one of the affected buildings is expected to be torn down. The police suspect arson and carry out intensive investigations, but so far without references to specific suspects. In particular, two men who were seen with an e-scooter in connection with the third fire were identified. Nevertheless, the identity of the possible perpetrators remains unclear, and the investigation is directed in all directions.

dramatic rescue actions

The dramatic rescue scenes were particularly impressive by the evacuation of a father and his toddler, which were saved from the roof. The police have already switched on the murder commission because there is suspicion of attempted murder. Despite extensive investigations and the survey of witnesses and residents, the evidence has so far been unsuccessful. The apartments of the residents concerned were searched on the basis of indications, but there were no significant results.

The arson also have a significant effect on the local community. The city has already accommodated 16 of the affected residents in emergency accommodation and hotels, while others have temporarily accommodated friends and relatives. The state protection of the Cologne police is also involved in the investigation in order to explore their possible motives. The current case raises the question of whether the arson is part of a worrying development in Wermelskirchen, especially in view of the increasing number of cases of arson in Germany. According to statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office, which has been documented by arson since 1995, the problem is not new, but urgently requires attention.

The police investigation rely on receiving information from the population in order to bring light into the dark matter. The situation in Wermelskirchen remains tense, while the authorities are still looking for answers and should ensure the safety of the residents.