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Arson at a Gas Station Committed by a 38-year-old Individual

A blaze erupted at a gas station on Frankfurter Street in Heusenstamm during the evening hours on August 31.

Individual, aged 38, ignites a gas station in arson attack.
Individual, aged 38, ignites a gas station in arson attack.

Arson at a Gas Station Committed by a 38-year-old Individual

A 38-year-old man is under investigation for suspected arson following an incident at a gas station on Frankfurter Straße in Heusenstamm.

According to the police report, the suspect allegedly poured gasoline over a fuel pump and ignited it, causing a brief fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the fuel pump was deactivated by an emergency stop before any significant damage occurred.

Upon his arrest near his home after the incident, the suspect was found to have a blood alcohol level of 2.3 per thousand, as determined by a breathalyzer test. He was then sobered up in police custody, with blood taken from him for further analysis.

A large number of emergency services were deployed to the scene, including around 40 fire service personnel, rescue services, and police. After an initial assessment, most emergency personnel were able to leave the scene.

The criminal police are seeking witnesses for further clarification of the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact 069 8098-1234. The search results do not currently provide the name of the suspect responsible for the gas station fire.

The police are investigating the incident and treating it as a case of suspected arson. The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

As the investigations continue, updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The community of Heusenstamm is urged to remain safe and follow all safety guidelines when using gas stations and other similar public facilities.

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