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Berlin Police Investigate Overnight Car Fires as Suspected Arson

Multiple vehicles, including a luxury car, were set ablaze in coordinated attacks across Berlin districts early Friday, with no injuries reported.

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Overview

  • A luxury car in Berlin-Mitte's Seydelstraße was completely destroyed by fire, with severe damage to two adjacent vehicles.
  • Separate vehicle fires occurred in Neukölln's Kienitzer Straße and Pankow's Ringallee, all extinguished by emergency responders.
  • Berlin police have launched an investigation, treating the incidents as suspected arson and working to identify the perpetrators.
  • The attacks follow a pattern of vehicle arson in Berlin, including targeted Tesla fires in March and other incidents in recent months.
  • Authorities have increased patrols and urged public vigilance as they address the ongoing challenge of vehicle arson in the city.