Fire devil at work? Fire from car tires near A20 shocked residents!

Fire devil at work? Fire from car tires near A20 shocked residents!

On Friday afternoon, June 22, 2025, the fire brigades from Papendorf, Brietzig and Pasewalk were alerted to fight a fire at the access to the Autobahn 20. Around 4:15 p.m., the emergency services found that eight car tires burned near the Lichlichtenloh bus point, presumably deliberately tipped over there. Around 30 firefighters were on site and fought against the flames for about an hour. The cause of the fire gives the cause of the serious suspicion of arson, especially with regard to a previous incident in the village, where a large pile of wood of around 20 times, also presumably lit. This pile of wood was near an empty house, which also made the situation dangerous.

The statistics on arson in Germany show that such incidents are unfortunately not isolated. According to information from Federal Criminal Police Office Case of arson between 2014 and 2024 an. It is particularly worrying that the number of such offenses increases in recent years. A sad trend that also affects the feeling of security in the affected communities.

causes and consequences of arson

arson is not only a crime, but also causes considerable economic damage. According to a Study of IFS , millions of euros are destroyed every year by such incidents. The causes are diverse and range from pyrotechnic games to criminal acts. The dangers of public security and the environment are enormous, which is why prevention measures and a vigilant eye are required by the citizens.

The signs of alert are in Papendorf and the surrounding area. The fire brigades are well prepared, but have repeatedly had to move out in the past few weeks due to similar incidents. Every minute counts when it comes to deleting fire and possibly preventing worse. The emergency services showed in their last effort that quick reactions and good communication in the team are decisive to banish such dangers and protect the population.