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Two Arrested After Fires in Solingen City Centre

A criminal investigation will determine cause, motive and extent of damage following two separate building fires.

Overview

  • Firefighters first tackled a blaze that fully involved the roof truss of a vacant house and were quickly able to bring that fire under control.
  • A few hours later a second building in the city centre caught fire and authorities reported that no people were inside that structure.
  • Police say a search after the second blaze led to the provisional detention of a 15-year-old and a 21-year-old on suspicion of arson.
  • The 15-year-old was handed to the youth welfare office and the 21-year-old was placed in a clinic as investigators noted the older suspect may have a psychological disorder.
  • Authorities have not confirmed a motive or released an estimate of property damage and the cases are now with the criminal police and public prosecutor for further investigation.