Fire risk in Alfeld: Silage bale in flames - police investigated!

Fire risk in Alfeld: Silage bale in flames - police investigated!

In the early morning of July 2, 2025, around 6:00 a.m., the police in the area of ​​the Leinewiesen, directly on the Ziegelmasch in Alfeld, was alerted. A walker had noticed a smoking silage bale and immediately informed the emergency services. The situation turned out to be more serious on site, because the interior of the bale was in full fire. The fire brigade reacted quickly and quickly brought the fire under control, which could make worse damage averted.

Unfortunately, two neighboring silage bale were also affected, which made the situation even more threatening. Anyone who saw people there the night before is asked to report to the Alfeld police on 05181/80730. Information on possible arson was found at the scene and corresponding traces were secured. The exact damage caused by the fire has not yet been quantified. The police asks the population for relevant information - there is apparently something left here!

arson in the region

arson is a serious problem that has also increased in Germany in recent years. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office there was a worrying increase at cases of arson between 2014 and 2024. The current statistics illustrate that the facts are not only relevant in urban areas, but also in more rural regions such as Alfeld. Such incidents are not only a great danger to property, but also for human life.

A walker who is a attentor and notices a smoking bale could be the decisive witness at moments that helps prevent worse things. The authorities hope that further witnesses will report and thus contribute to clarifying the incident and possibly to clarify arson.

The fire brigade reacted quickly on site, but the fear remains: who put the fire? The police investigation will show whether there is a connection with other incidents.