Millions of euros in damage
Arsonist responsible for seven fires!
An arsonist has been caught by the Carinthian police. The young man has to answer for setting seven fires.
A car went up in flames, the fire spread to a punch hut, garbage containers burned down, fire departments had to respond to cellar and roof structure fires. A 23-year-old from Bad Bleiberg has to answer for a total of seven fires in his home town. The firebug has been wanted since September 2023.
Now the suspected serial offender has been caught by investigators. Because on November 7, the young man struck again. And he was caught red-handed there. "There was a fire in the area of the apartment building where the suspect lives," the police force continued: "The resident is considered an urgent suspect, at least in this case, and was arrested on the same day."
However, when questioned, the 23-year-old from Upper Carinthia denied everything and did not confess to any of the other arsons.
Damage in the millions
The seven fires caused millions in damage. "Fortunately, nobody was injured, but people were repeatedly endangered," said the emergency services. Further investigations must be carried out.
Police chronology of the fire incidents
September 7, 2023, around 10:00 p.m.: Fire set to a garbage container outside the apartment building in question.
September 7, 2023, around 11:55 p.m.: A car was set on fire right next to the apartment building. The flames spread to an adjacent punch hut.
September 12, 2023: Arson in the roof truss area of the apartment building with subsequent burning of the entire roof and evacuation of the building's residents.
August 21, 2024, around 03:10 a.m.: Setting fire to a garbage container outside the apartment building in question.
August 24, 2024, around 04:15 a.m.: Fire in the basement of the apartment building. This fire damaged large parts of the cellar.
October 29, 2024: Fire in the roof truss area. However, this fire extinguished itself.
November 7, 2024: Fire in the basement. This fire was quickly brought under control by activating the fire alarm.
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