Investigation Initiated After Fire Destroys Police Vehicles in Munich
Suspected Arson Behind Nighttime Blaze That Burned 23 Police Cars; No Injuries Reported
In the early hours of Thursday, a significant fire destroyed 23 police vehicles stationed in Munich's Untermenzing district.
The vehicles, parked outside a unit associated with the K-9 service, were consumed by flames, raising suspicions of arson.
The incident occurred on police grounds, but authorities confirmed that no animals or humans were injured, as no dogs were housed in the nearby kennels at the time.
The fire, described as causing substantial damage, was reported to emergency services at approximately 2:40 AM, with eyewitnesses describing flames and hearing several explosions.
Responding promptly, 45 firefighters were dispatched to the scene and successfully contained the blaze within 45 minutes.
Despite their efforts, the intense heat from the fire resulted in damage to nearby buildings, notably shattering several windows.
Over 50 police officers were tasked with securing the site and gathering any potential evidence.
A specialized arson investigation unit, collaborating with state security, has been deployed to explore the incident’s circumstances and potential connections to previous suspicious fires in and around Munich in recent years.
These previous cases have sparked discussions about possible political motivations, although no definite link to the current fire has been established.
Munich's mayor, Dieter Reiter, addressed the incident, suggesting the possibility of a politically motivated attack, hinting at left-wing extremism as a potential cause.
In a gesture of support, the mayor has offered police the temporary use of fire department vehicles.
Mayor Reiter underlined the importance of solidarity among Munich's community in response to such disruptive acts.
The vehicles, parked outside a unit associated with the K-9 service, were consumed by flames, raising suspicions of arson.
The incident occurred on police grounds, but authorities confirmed that no animals or humans were injured, as no dogs were housed in the nearby kennels at the time.
The fire, described as causing substantial damage, was reported to emergency services at approximately 2:40 AM, with eyewitnesses describing flames and hearing several explosions.
Responding promptly, 45 firefighters were dispatched to the scene and successfully contained the blaze within 45 minutes.
Despite their efforts, the intense heat from the fire resulted in damage to nearby buildings, notably shattering several windows.
Over 50 police officers were tasked with securing the site and gathering any potential evidence.
A specialized arson investigation unit, collaborating with state security, has been deployed to explore the incident’s circumstances and potential connections to previous suspicious fires in and around Munich in recent years.
These previous cases have sparked discussions about possible political motivations, although no definite link to the current fire has been established.
Munich's mayor, Dieter Reiter, addressed the incident, suggesting the possibility of a politically motivated attack, hinting at left-wing extremism as a potential cause.
In a gesture of support, the mayor has offered police the temporary use of fire department vehicles.
Mayor Reiter underlined the importance of solidarity among Munich's community in response to such disruptive acts.
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