Tragic fire in Wilhelmshaven: Four -year -old child dies, police investigated!

Tragic fire in Wilhelmshaven: Four -year -old child dies, police investigated!

In the night from Monday to Tuesday, a tragic fire in an apartment building in downtown Wilhelmshaven caused horror. A four -year -old child died after the fire, which was presumably created by intentional arson. The police are investigating a man from the city who has become the focus of the investigators. According to NDR has already been heard. There is currently no arrest warrant.

The fire broke out in the entrance area of ​​an empty toy business, where rubbish and bulky waste were inflamed. Investigators assume arson and the public prosecutor's office in Oldenburg has started the investigation. Stuttggarter News reports that the smoke moved across the stairwell to the house and brought several residents, including several children, in mortal danger.

victim and injured

The burned -out building housed a total of 19 people. Several people, including three children between four and nine years, were seriously injured in the fire. The case of the six -year -old brother of the late child, who is treated in Düsseldorf, is particularly dramatic. However, the other injured children are out of life. The fire brigade had to save numerous people, including a family on the top floor. NDR Residents are accommodated in emergency accommodations.

reactions and support

The victim's family, which comes from the Ivory Coast, receives support from the Africa Union Wilhelmshaven/Friesland association, which has already started a call for donations. Citizens of the city have shown sympathy by lying down flowers, candles and cuddly toys at the scene. These gestures of solidarity are a little light in this difficult hour.

Investigations continue to be underway

The police have set up an investigation group and currently evaluates video recordings from surveillance cameras. The first clues lead to a suspicious car that was spotted near the event at the fire time. The investigators ask the population to report information on suspicious observations in the area of ​​Marktstrasse/Börsenstrasse. The contact number is 04421 94 20.

In this context, it should also be noted that arson crimes in Germany are considered crimes according to the paragraphs 306 to 306f of the Criminal Code that can be punished with high punishments. law individual.de explains that serious arson and arson with death in particular represent special difficult cases. The legal framework is very complex and demand from the investigators to take granular action in order to take hold of those responsible.

The events in Wilhelmshaven not only raise questions about security in our city, but also touch the human soul. The hope remains that the investigation will quickly lead to answers and the family of the deceased child will be given the necessary strength to get through this difficult time.