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Paper container in flames in Suhl – police are looking for witnesses!
A paper container burned in Suhl on the night of October 14, 2025; the police are looking for witnesses.
Paper container in flames in Suhl – police are looking for witnesses!
On the night of Monday to Tuesday, October 14, 2025, an unfortunate incident occurred in Suhl. At around 11:15 p.m., unknown people set fire to a paper container on “Am Burghof” street. The flames completely destroyed the container, while a nearby garbage can was significantly damaged. The fire department was on site and quickly extinguished the flames to prevent anything worse from happening, but the damage had already been done. How inSouth Thuringia According to reports, the police are now investigating property damage caused by arson and are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrators.
It is not the first incident of this kind in Suhl. On April 17, 2025, unknown people set fire to another paper container on Lauterkopfstrasse at 1:15 a.m. Here too, the fire brigade had to intervene to put out the fire. The property damage has not yet been quantified at this point, but the police have also called for witnesses to this incident. Information can be given at the telephone number 03681 3690 must be handed in to the Suhl inspection service.
Further information and investigations
Police are urging the public to come forward if they notice anything suspicious. It is important to take such incidents seriously as arson not only causes property damage but also endangers the safety of local residents. Both fires involved property damage caused by arson, and investigators are relying on the public's help.
In contrast to some other cities in Thuringia, Suhl is not spared from such incidents. The risks of arson are always present in the urban environment and it is the responsibility of citizens to be vigilant and share information when necessary.
The police have emphasized that they would take any information, no matter how small, seriously. So if you see or hear something, don't be afraid to get in touch. Possible tips can also be submitted anonymously to support the investigation and arrest the perpetrators.