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Arson attack shakes Hamburg-Hohenfelde: explosion in the cosmetic studio!
There was an arson attack on a cosmetic studio in Hamburg-Hohenfelde. 24 people were brought to safety. The police are investigating.
Arson attack shakes Hamburg-Hohenfelde: explosion in the cosmetic studio!
A dramatic arson attack shook Hamburg's Hohenfelde district early on Sunday morning. Loud ZDF Callers reported a massive explosion that caused a fire in a beauty parlor. Luckily there were no injuries, but the fire department had to rescue several people from the apartments above.
The emergency services were quickly on site after witnesses alerted the fire department. Around 6:45 a.m., an object was thrown into the beauty parlor, causing the explosion and causing the entire building to burst into flames Picture reported. A total of 24 people had to be brought to safety, including six children. Although some residents were affected by the smoke, most were able to escape on their own.
Rescue measures and consequences
The fire department arrived quickly and prevented the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings. Only three people from the attic had to be rescued. According to estimates, a total of 21 people were affected due to smoke. The extinguishing work is currently underway, while the police have already launched an arson investigation. A perpetrator was seen by witnesses leaving the crime scene, but is still on the run.
The incident sheds light on the worrying situation of fires in Germany. According to statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office, numerous cases of arson have been recorded in recent years. From 2013 to 2024, the number of these crimes continued to rise, which is likely to only increase residents' concerns. You can find out more about this on Statista.
The police have deepened their investigation and the LKA is ensuring that all evidence at the crime scene is secured. The hope for a quick resolution remains while the affected residents struggle with the consequences of the incident.