Mysterious fire in Zittau: young people under suspicion!

Mysterious fire in Zittau: young people under suspicion!

A fire in an empty building on Theodor-Körner-Allee in Zittau called the fire department to the scene on Tuesday afternoon. At around 5:30 p.m., passers-by spotted two young people entering the demolition building, shortly before massive smoke could be seen. As Sächsische.de reports, the fire brigade quickly arrived at the scene and found a small fire on the second floor. Thanks to the quick intervention, the fire was extinguished before it could spread further into the roof structure.

The police estimate the property damage at around 1,500 euros. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this incident. But the investigation is already in full swing: the police are investigating suspicions of arson and a fire investigator has been commissioned to investigate the situation in more detail.

Probably not an isolated case

Arsons are not a new phenomenon in Zittau. A few months ago, several waste paper bins in the city were set on fire, which bore the clear signature of suspected arsonists. This is also reported by Blaulichtreport Zittau. There are repeated reports of such incidents in the city, which point to the increasing problem of arson.

Such incidents are not only concerning locally, but also reflect a global problem. According to report № 29 of the CFS CTIF, which provides a comprehensive analysis of fire statistics for 2022, the number of operations related to fires has continued to increase. The analysis includes data from 55 countries representing a fifth of the world's population (CTIF). The causes of fires were also closely examined.

outlook

Recent events in Zittau raise concerns about security in the city. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen whether police will be able to locate the suspected arsonists. Citizens hope for a quick end to the arson and a safe space in the city in which they can feel comfortable.