After fire in clinic: patient allegedly set fire

Fire - After fire in clinic: patient allegedly set fire

A female patient is believed to be responsible for the fire in a Würzburg clinic that injured two people. The 49-year-old woman is now being investigated for attempted aggravated arson, a police spokesman said on Tuesday.

The fire broke out on Saturday in the common room of a protected ward with 18 patients, it was reported. Eight people were taken out of the smoke-filled building. The suspected arsonist and one other person were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The amount of damage is estimated to be in the low five-figure range, it was reported. In addition to the police, around 153 emergency services were reportedly on site.

Press release from December 2

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1. Given the recent incident of arson in a Würzburg clinic, authorities are urging increased vigilance during emergencies, especially in the context of rising criminality in lower Franconian regions.
2. In a separate incident, the Bavarian police reported multiple fires in abandoned buildings around Würzburg, leading to concerns about potential links between these incidents and criminal activity.
3. As part of their investigation into the clinic fire, the police are also investigating any potential connections between the patient and other incidents of criminality in the area.
4. Despite the increased focus on emergencies and criminality, local residents in Bavaria continue to express their support for law enforcement agencies, praising the quick response of the police and emergency services during the clinic fire.

Source: www.stern.de