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Jena School Garden Fire: Police Suspect Arson After One Shed Destroyed, Another Damaged

Evidence cited includes a burning wood piece in a roof gable, shattered glass bottles, plus two fences overcome.

Overview

  • The blaze on Tuesday evening affected two garden huts that stored costly equipment on school grounds in Jena.
  • One hut burned out completely while the second sustained damage, according to Polizei Jena.
  • Preliminary property losses are estimated at €30,000 to €40,000.
  • Investigators are treating the incident as suspected arson based on on-site clues such as a lodged burning wood fragment and broken bottles nearby.
  • Access to the area would have required getting past two fences, and police say the investigation continues with no suspects or arrests announced.