Berlin-Neukölln - Several car fires: police suspect arson
Several car-sharing cars caught fire on New Year's Eve in Berlin. The police suspect arson, as they announced on Monday. In Berlin-Neukölln, the front wheels of two rental cars caught fire late on Sunday evening. Residents had previously noticed two unknown persons who had allegedly tampered with the cars. After midnight, two more cars were on fire in Neukölln. In addition, the interior of a car-sharing car in Kreuzberg burned out completely. Another car was damaged by the heat. The fire department extinguished all the fires. No one was reportedly injured.
According to the police, there were other car fires in the city during the night. The emergency services had already been called out to numerous vehicle fires on Sunday night. Arson is also suspected in these cases. The fire brigade has taken over further investigations.
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The suspected arson cases extended beyond Berlin-Neukölln, with more car fires reported in various parts of the city on New Year's Eve. The brand of the rental cars involved in the arson incidents wasn't specified, but the fire department had a tough time extinguishing the flames. Witnesses reported seeing two individuals tampering with cars in Neukölln before the fires started. The police are currently investigating the criminality related to these car fires, involving rentals and car-sharing services. The damage in Kreuzberg was particularly severe, with a car-sharing vehicle's entire interior burnt out. Despite the arson, no casualties were reported, which communities near the affected areas can be grateful for. After the events of New Year's Eve, some individuals may reconsider using rental cars, including those from carsharing services, in the area.
Source: www.stern.de
