Brands - Church fire in Argenbuehl - Investigations for arson
An Unknown person is suspected of setting a fire in St. Benedict Church in Argenbühl (Ravensburg district). According to the police, a volunteer noticed smoke coming from the church on Tuesday. The man alerted the fire department. The firefighters extinguished flames on parts of the church furnishings. No one was injured. The police are now investigating arson. A police spokeswoman made no statements about possible damages in the church due to ongoing investigations. The extent of the damage was initially unclear.
The arson incident took place in St. Benedict Church, which is located in the Ravensburg district of Baden-Württemberg. The local police are investigating the cause of the fire, as they suspect intentional arson. After the fire, the Brand Foundation was contacted to assess the extent of the damage to the Church's valuable art and historical artifacts.
