Overview

• A fire broke out in a cell at the JVA Hohenleuben prison, reportedly started by a 38-year-old inmate using a lighter to ignite furniture.
• Prison staff acted swiftly to extinguish the flames, preventing further damage or escalation of the incident.
• One inmate and a prison employee were treated for smoke inhalation, though the extent of injuries remains unclear.
• Police are investigating the incident as suspected arson, with inquiries ongoing into the inmate's motives and potential links to other fires.
• This latest fire follows a series of arson cases across Germany since 2024, targeting prisons, public buildings, and industrial facilities, raising concerns over security vulnerabilities.