Overview

• Investigators concluded the September 1 blaze started when two children ignited paper, wood and spirit under a canopy at the site.
• The fire tore through a former supermarket at Kieler Straße 52 that was being used as a warehouse, with cars stored inside, and also housed a fitness studio.
• Initial assessments put the property damage in the million-euro range, according to police reports cited by local media.
• No injuries were reported, and firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to neighboring houses.
• Kriminalpolizei Neumünster announced the findings and said no proceedings would be initiated because the children are not criminally responsible.