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Four Parked Cars Burn in Hamburg’s Othmarschen as Police Probe Arson

Police suspect deliberate ignition of one vehicle that set off fires in three nearby cars.

Overview

  • Residents on Trenknerweg reported flames at about 3:21 a.m., drawing firefighters to the scene.
  • Crews used water and foam to extinguish the blaze after several hours.
  • No injuries were reported, according to police and fire officials.
  • The burned vehicles were heavily damaged or destroyed, including two BMW SUVs and a VW Golf.
  • Officers cordoned off the area for forensic work, and the state criminal police opened an inquiry into suspected arson.