Fire in Altentreptow: Suspicion of arson in the office building!

Fire in Altentreptow: Suspicion of arson in the office building!

In the early hours of Saturday morning, more precisely around 4:30 a.m., the fire department was called to a fire on Gartenstrasse in Altentreptow. A former office building that had previously been used for laboratory purposes and was in a dilapidated state was engulfed in flames. The estimated material damage amounts to around 30,000 euros, as Uckermarkkurier reports.

The volunteer fire brigades from Altentreptow and the surrounding region reacted promptly and were able to put out the fire within a few minutes. Despite the rapid extinguishing operation, the damage was already considerable. The local authorities are now looking for answers and have entrusted the Neubrandenburg criminal investigation service with investigating the cause of the fire.

Arson investigation

The police have initiated proceedings on suspicion of arson and are asking for the public's help. In particular, witnesses who may have observed something or who can provide information about the circumstances of the fire are asked to come forward. The contact options are the police station in Malchin on telephone number 03994 231 100 as well as other local police stations or the online station of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania police Presseportal.

Fires caused by intentional actions represent a significant proportion of the causes of fires. According to statistics in the area of ​​damage prevention, these incidents are of great importance not only for those affected, but also for the entire community, as they often result in high levels of property damage and, in serious cases, even personnel losses.

The investigation is now in full swing and it is hoped that with the help of the public, clarity can be provided about this incident. In these uncertain times, it is even more important to be vigilant and give it the attention it deserves. After all, every tip can make a decisive contribution to clarification.