Fire in Oschersleben: Police investigated because of possible arson!

Fire in Oschersleben: Police investigated because of possible arson!

In the early morning hours of July 17, 2025, the fire brigade in Oschersleben was called for a fire in a garage that broke out on Naudorfer Strasse at 04:15 a.m. As [Magdeburg clicks] (https://www.magdburg-klickt.de/polizeirevier-Boerde-aktuelle-polise reports-537/), the inside of the garage was still unclear, the exact role of which is currently still unclear in the development of the fire. The property damage amounts to around 1,000 euros, while the investigation due to possible arson has already been initiated. The Haldensleben police ask witnesses for information and can be reached on 03904/478-0.

But that was not the only incident in Oschersleben. On the same day, the police reported a break -in into the swimming pool on Peseckendorfer Weg. Between July 2 and July 16, 2025, unknown perpetrators gained access to the fenced area by violently opening a window. Two power boxes and various cables were stolen, which led to a total damage of around 50,000 euros. Here, too, the police hope for information from possible witnesses.

fire in the quarter - a car in flames

Another considerable incident occurred in the night before a car in the garden road completely burned down around 1:10 a.m. According to [TAG24] (https://www.tag24.de/thema/feuerwehr Earthrift-heute/flamenautoin-oschersleben-war-Brandstiftung-die-Ursinache-3075240), the cause of the fire is also due to arson, even if this cannot yet be finally confirmed. The fire brigade was able to extinguish the fire and avert damage to a neighboring house, including broken windows and damaged shutters. However, the damaged vehicle was completely destroyed; The total damage is estimated at around 10,000 euros.

arson is not a new phenomenon, but according to statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office, the number of cases recorded in Germany has increased constantly in recent years. Between 2014 and 2024, several thousands of such incidents were documented in detail, such as Statista. Such statistics do not leave you untouched, especially when you consider that every fire not only causes material damage, but also endangered the life of the data subjects.

The local population is still asked to be vigilant and to act quickly if there was suspicion of arson. Because only together can you guarantee security in Oschersleben and the surrounding area.