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Fire in Stralsund gazebo: suspected arson!
A gazebo burned in Stralsund, causing damage worth around 10,000 euros. Investigations into possible arson are ongoing.
Fire in Stralsund gazebo: suspected arson!
A fire in a gazebo caused a stir in bright Stralsund on Sunday evening. In the gardens at Grünhufer Bogen, residents alerted the fire department when they noticed the thick smoke. As the daily news According to reports, the Stralsund fire department was able to quickly extinguish the fire and thus prevent the arbor from being completely destroyed. Luckily no one was injured, although the damage to property is estimated at around 10,000 euros.
As some indications suggest, the fire may have been started intentionally. The Press portal points out that the investigations are already underway: The Stralsund criminal investigation service was deployed to search for clues and fire investigators are involved in the investigations on the instructions of the public prosecutor. A technical defect has already been ruled out as the cause of the fire, so investigators are investigating suspected arson.
Background information on arson
Arson is a serious issue that is constantly coming into focus not only in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, but throughout Germany. According to statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office, significant cases of arson were recorded by the police between 2013 and 2024. These worrying figures are on the website of Statista you can see where the developments in recent years are documented. The traceability of this data shows that combating arson remains a key challenge for security authorities.
In Stralsund this is certainly a downer on the good neighbors and the peace in the gardens. The investigators will certainly gain exciting insights in the coming days. Let's keep our finger on the pulse of what's happening and hope for clarification soon! A good hand in the investigation is required so that the file can be closed quickly.