Paderborn - Fire with millions in damage: Cause was arson
The fire that caused millions in damage in Paderborn on Wednesday night was started by unknown persons. Fire investigators from the criminal investigation department and an expert have established arson as the cause, the police announced on Thursday. It is very likely that paper in a waste paper container at the building was set alight, according to the statement. The flames had spread to a roller shutter door and finally set the entire hall on fire.
The fire destroyed a mattress store, a car repair shop and a pizzeria in the hall. According to the police, the property damage was well over two million euros. One firefighter suffered minor injuries during the extinguishing work. The police are now looking for witnesses.
Press release from 30.11.
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Source: www.stern.de
