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Tragic fire in Wilhelmshaven: Four-year-old child dies, police investigate!
A four-year-old child died in Wilhelmshaven in a suspected arson crime; Police are investigating a suspect.
Tragic fire in Wilhelmshaven: Four-year-old child dies, police investigate!
On the night of 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 is believed to have been caused by intentional arson. The police are investigating a man from the city who has come into the focus of investigators. Loud NDR The man has already been questioned but has not yet been arrested. There is currently no arrest warrant available.
The fire broke out in the entrance area of an empty toy store, where rubbish and bulky waste were ignited. Investigators assume arson and the Oldenburg public prosecutor's office has started the investigation. Stuttgart News reported that the smoke moved into the apartment building via the stairwell and put the lives of several residents, including several children, in danger.
Victims and injured
The burned-out building housed a total of 19 people. Several people, including three children between the ages of four and nine, were injured in the fire, some seriously. The case of the six-year-old brother of the deceased child, who is being treated in Düsseldorf, is particularly dramatic. However, the other injured children are out of danger. The fire department had to rescue numerous people, including a family in the attic. NDR also informs that the affected house has now been classified as uninhabitable and the residents have been accommodated in emergency accommodation.
Reactions and support
The victim's family, who comes from Ivory Coast, is receiving support from the Afrika Union Wilhelmshaven/Friesland association, which has already launched a call for donations. City residents showed sympathy by placing flowers, candles and stuffed animals at the crime scene. These gestures of solidarity are a small light in this difficult hour.
Investigations still ongoing
The police have set up an investigation team and are currently evaluating video recordings from surveillance cameras. Initial indications lead to a suspicious car that was spotted near the scene of the fire at the time of the fire. The investigators are asking the public to report information about suspicious observations in the Marktstrasse/Börsenstrasse area. The contact number is 04421 94 20.
In this context, it should also be noted that arson offenses in Germany are considered crimes in accordance with paragraphs 306 to 306f of the Criminal Code that can be punished with high penalties. jurainindividuell.de explains that serious arson and arson resulting in death represent particularly serious cases. The legal framework is very complex and requires investigators to take granular action in order to hold those responsible accountable.
The events in Wilhelmshaven not only raise questions about safety in our city, but also touch the human soul. The hope remains that the investigation will quickly lead to answers and that the family of the deceased child will be given the strength they need to get through this difficult time.