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Arson in Nostorf-Horst: Resident sets fire to mattresses!
In Ludwigslust-Parchim, two fires were started in an initial reception facility. A suspect is in custody.
Arson in Nostorf-Horst: Resident sets fire to mattresses!
On the night of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the residents of the Nostorf-Horst initial reception center in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district were startled by two fires. Again star According to reports, police suspect that a 31-year-old resident deliberately set the fire. At around 11:45 p.m. he is said to have set fire to two mattresses in a room.
The quick action of the facility's employees prevented anything worse from happening - they were able to quickly extinguish the fire, which meant that all residents could be brought to safety and fortunately no one was injured. However, that wasn't the only misfortune that night. Shortly after the first fire, a second fire engulfed a container, causing it to burst into flames and destroy two adjacent containers. The damage is estimated at over 30,000 euros, while the suspected arsonist is already in police custody.
Arson is the focus of the investigation
Another incident at the same facility illustrates the worrying circumstances: Shortly after midnight, a security guard discovered a fire at an intermediate door that had been started by burning plastic wrap. The plastic sheeting used to seal a broken window was quickly extinguished by the security guard with a fire extinguisher. However, he suffered slight smoke inhalation, which had to be treated on an outpatient basis South Germans reported.
Thankfully, no residents had to leave the building permanently; they were able to return quickly after the fire was controlled and contained. It appears that despite these alarming incidents, quick and effective measures were taken on site to prevent major damage.
Security situation in refugee accommodation
The incidents in Nostorf-Horst are opening up a larger debate about safety in refugee accommodation. According to a project on Fire statistics in refugee accommodation Numerous fire incidents have been recorded in such facilities over the years. This clearly shows that arson, often motivated by xenophobia, is a serious problem. Between 2015 and 2016, over 1,200 fire incidents in refugee accommodation were documented in Germany, with more than 75% of these incidents taking place in occupied accommodation.
Fire safety and security precautions should therefore continue to be a priority to provide a safe home for people in these facilities. It is essential to analyze the causes of such arsons and implement preventive measures so that similar incidents can be avoided in the future.