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Fire in Suhl: garden shed completely destroyed – police are investigating!
In Suhl, a garden shed burned down completely on June 16, 2025. Criminal police are investigating possible arson.
Fire in Suhl: garden shed completely destroyed – police are investigating!
On Sunday evening of June 16, 2025, there was a devastating fire in Suhl that completely reduced a garden shed to rubble. The incident occurred in Hoheloh, an impassable area where the fire brigade had considerable difficulty reaching the scene of the fire. A hose line approximately 300 meters long had to be laid to stop the flames. Despite the rapid response of the Suhl fire department, which included both professional staff and volunteers and around 15 emergency services, the hut could not be prevented from burning down. The operation lasted around two hours and the damage was extensive.
There were several lawn mowers and a lawn tractor in the destroyed garden shed, which were also affected by the fire. The estimated material damage amounts to around 15,000 euros, local media reports in southern Thuringia.
Arson investigation
The investigations by the Suhl criminal police are in full swing. It is assumed that arson was caused negligently or intentionally, but so far there is no evidence of technical causes for the fire. Eyewitnesses report two people fleeing the scene of the fire, which underlines the suspicion that the fire was intentional. Police are looking for additional witnesses who may have observed suspicious activity near the crime scene around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday evening. Information can be reported under the telephone number 03681 369-0 and the file number 0113094/2025, like this Press portal informed.
Arson in Germany in focus
The figures for arson in Germany show a worrying development. Between 2014 and 2024, numerous cases were recorded by the police, indicating an increasing problem in society. According to that Federal Criminal Police Office the period of collection is current and the data was only published on April 2, 2025. Events and public discussions on the topic of arson could push for additional educational work in the future.
The coming days will show whether the police can track down the fleeing suspects and how the investigating forces in Suhl will proceed with this incident. The community and authorities are called upon to be vigilant and provide information to clarify the situation.