Overview
- A large forest fire near Rodenbach burned about 55 hectares and drew roughly 500 firefighters during Monday's operation.
- Police now regard deliberate ignition as very likely for the Rodenbach blaze and say they are following multiple traces and witness leads.
- Investigators told reporters they suspect the possible perpetrators may have been travelling by vehicle and carrying bags and asked the public to call the Hanau Kripo at 06181/100-123 with information.
- A separate fire in the Rheingau‑Taunus district burned about 8,000 square metres, injured three firefighters lightly, and remains under inquiry with arson not ruled out.
- Kripo units and local fire services are carrying out forensic work and witness follow-ups as authorities warn that recent clustered wildfires are straining regional firefighting resources and could prompt stepped‑up patrols and prevention measures.