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Arson at a state operetta: investigations by the public prosecutor's office discontinued!
Dresden public prosecutor stops investigation into fire at former state operetta; suspicious children under 14 years old.
Arson at a state operetta: investigations by the public prosecutor's office discontinued!
In a dramatic case that attracted public attention, the Dresden public prosecutor's office has closed the investigation into the devastating fire in the former state operetta. The reason? All suspected children were under 14 years old at the time of the crime, which occurred on June 6th, and were therefore incompetent. This reports MDR.
The five children who are under suspicion are said to have got into the empty building in the Leuben district and used paper and lighters to start a fire, which raged in the auditorium, among other places. The fire brigade fought the flames for several hours, which ultimately completely gutted the building. The possible damage was initially estimated at a six to seven-figure amount, but has not yet been precisely quantified.
Fires flaring up again
Another incident occurred in mid-September when another fire broke out in the ruins of the State Operetta, but it was quickly extinguished. Police suspect this fire may have been caused by cable theft. The situation around the building remains tense and causes concern among neighbors.
The state operetta, which has been housed in a new home since the end of 2016, remains an important cultural heritage of the city. Despite the tragedies that have already occurred around the building, it is still a place associated with memories and emotions.
Brand and branding
The word “fire” is not only used in the context of fires. Interestingly, it has a completely different meaning in business. In marketing, “brand” describes a differentiating feature such as names, designs or symbols that identify products and services. It's about creating a unique identity to stand out from the competition and build an emotional connection with consumers. This can be done through various activities such as advertising or public relations, such as the Site ama.org explained.
The topic of branding and identity can be applied to many areas of life, including the way companies present themselves and how their brand perception is shaped by the public. The memories of central cultural sites such as the State Operetta are also part of the collective memory and influence how people experience and perceive the city of Cologne.