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Small Fire at Hanau Clinic After Patient Lights Toilet Paper, Prompting Arson Probe

Criminal police opened an arson investigation following a staff-extinguished blaze with no injuries or evacuations.

Overview

  • Police reported that the incident occurred around 23:30 on Tuesday in a patient room.
  • Clinic staff removed the man from the room and extinguished the burning toilet paper rolls.
  • The fire alarm triggered and personnel detected the smell of burning.
  • Firefighters ventilated the building and no other rooms required evacuation.
  • Property damage was estimated at about €1,000 and no injuries were reported.