Brand series in Nortorf: Police are looking for perpetrators with a reward!

Brand series in Nortorf: Police are looking for perpetrators with a reward!

A disturbing series of fires has been causing excitement in Nortorf in northern German since the beginning of 2023, and the police have now initiated an investigation into arson. Constanze Becker from the Neumünster police describes the situation as alarming because the fires in the region have increased in frequency and intensity. At first it affected straw bales, then cars and now even residential buildings. On June 2, two thatched roof houses in Dätgen and Schülp fell in flames, the latter burned down completely.

The dramatic events in Schülp occurred in the early morning; At 2:29 a.m., around 120 firefighters moved out to fight the fire. Fortunately, the residents were able to save themselves “with a tightness”, but two people suffered slight smoke poisoning and had to be taken to the hospital. In view of the suspicion of arson, the public prosecutor's office has suspended a reward of 3,000 euros for references to the perpetrator. The initial investigations are based on attempted murder and other serious crimes, such as [shz.de] (https://www.shz.de/lokales/mittelholstein-nortorfer-land/artikel/nach-brand-in-schuelp-stungswalt- von-brandstiftung-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-aus-

chronology of the fires

The chronology of the fires in the region shows the concern for worrying. Here are some of the incidents:

• 5. January: Carport in Warder burns; affected several bicycles.
• 22. February: 80 straw bales in Nortorf burn; Fire brigade in action.
• 1. March: Fire in the center of Nortorf, pizzeria and ice cream parlor; no injuries.
• 23. March: Garmes in Nortorf burns; several chickens die.
• 6. April: Two sea containers burn on the Wilwarin festival site; Suspected arson.
• 13. April: A barn on a horse farm in Blumenthal is destroyed; an injured person.
• 14. May: thatched roof house in Dätgen burns completely.

The officials from Neumünster have a close look at the incidents and are waiting for the results of the ongoing investigations. Press spokesman Sönke Petersen emphasizes that the police do everything possible to clarify the background of this fire series. "There is something and we take it seriously," says Petersen.

Review of arson in Germany

The increase in arson is not only limited to Nortorf. According to a study by the Federal Criminal Police Office, an increase in cases of arson has been documented in Germany in recent years. The statista study shows that a significant number of cases was recorded between 2014 and 2024, which further strengthens the concerns of those responsible. The data are available on Statista

The police Neumünster asks the population for help: information is accepted by phone at 04321-945-0 or by email to sg5.neumuenster.ki@polizei.landsh.de. Each hint can be crucial in order to be accountable for these figs for these figs and to restore security in the region.

The location remains tense and the investigation is in full swing. The population is required to be vigilant - after all, it's about their security.