Brand - Fire in asylum accommodation in Potsdam - two injured
In a Shelter in the historic Old Town of Potsdam, a fire broke out early in the morning. A 28-year-old security guard tried to extinguish it and was slightly injured by smoke, according to the police in Brandenburg an der Havel. He was taken to a hospital for examination. A 22-year-old resident was also taken to a hospital due to possible smoke inhalation. She is suspected of arson by the police and was temporarily arrested.
The residents of the shelter had to leave the building, the fire department extinguished the fire. The exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are still unknown.
The fire, which originated in the shelter, necessitated asylum accommodation seekers to temporarily move to alternative accommodations in Potsdam. The police in Brandenburg an der Havel are investigating if the fire in historic Old Town Potsdam's shelter was an intentional act, as they suspect arson due to their investigation. Despite the incident, law enforcement assured the public's safety in Brandenburg an der Havel.
