Solingen - Firecracker set off next to firefighter during firefighting operation
During a firefighting operation in Solingen, unknown persons set off a firecracker next to a firefighter. "We are investigating attempted bodily harm", said a police spokesperson in Wuppertal on Thursday. The fire department and police were called to a burning house on Wednesday evening. The house was badly damaged by the fire.
During the operation, the firecracker detonated on a fire department vehicle about one and a half meters away from the firefighter. Witnesses then saw several children or teenagers running away. "We are trying to manage the situation and are being pelted with firecrackers," said a police spokesperson.
The firefighter suffered minor trauma from the firecracker, but remained fit for duty.
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Source: www.stern.de