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Germany Faces Surge in Fires Across Residential and Industrial Areas

Multiple fires over recent days have led to evacuations, injuries, and significant property damage, with investigations into causes underway.

  • A fire in a refugee accommodation in Lenting led to the arrest of a 28-year-old resident on suspicion of arson; no injuries were reported, but damages are being assessed.
  • In Berlin, two separate fires in industrial areas destroyed 16 trucks, with authorities suspecting arson and investigating potential political motivations.
  • A warehouse fire in Düsseldorf required 100 firefighters and resulted in the evacuation of 30 residents, though no injuries were reported.
  • In Hamburg, a residential fire left a man critically injured and caused the evacuation of 15 people, including children, due to heavy smoke.
  • A fire in Bremen's industrial harbor damaged a workshop and vehicles, with firefighters working through the night to contain the blaze.
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