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Fire in Amt Neuhaus: Investigators are looking for arsonists in series!
Fires are increasing in Amt Neuhaus, Lüneburg district. Firefighters repeatedly fight against flames, police are investigating arson.
Fire in Amt Neuhaus: Investigators are looking for arsonists in series!
On the night of Sunday, July 8, 2025, a fire outbreak in Amt Neuhaus, Lüneburg district, caused excitement again. A mountain of rubbish and pallets on the edge of the forest burned ablaze, keeping the fire brigade on their toes for over twelve hours. Thanks to the quick intervention, something worse was prevented because the fire brigade successfully prevented the flames from spreading to the adjacent forest. This reports NDR.
The challenges in extinguishing the fire were enormous. In order to reach the embers, the emergency services had to pull apart the oversized mountain of rubbish. In addition, bullying passers-by in the water extraction area disrupted the work of the firefighters, which did not make the already tense situation any easier.
Chronic fire risk in Amt Neuhaus
The incidents surrounding the fires in Amt Neuhaus have increased significantly in the last two years. How Northern Courier According to reports, there has been a worrying series of fires in the community for more than two years, which, according to the police, have no natural or technical causes. There have been repeated fires where the fire brigade has to respond regularly, and the press officer speaks of a particular strain on the emergency services.
Another recent example took place on October 27th when a barn on Lübtheener Straße in Laave burst into flames. The fire department was able to prevent the fire from spreading and estimated the damage at around 10,000 euros. But the day was not without further fires: hours later, round bales in a nearby field also caught fire, although the exact cause remains unclear. The police are not ruling out arson and are intensifying their investigations into possible connections to previous incidents.
The residents of Amt Neuhaus are more than worried and hope that the wave of arson will soon come to an end. At a time when safety is a top priority, there is only one question for those affected: who is behind these fiery incidents?