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Large-scale burning of tonnes of waste paper

Police Force in Gera Inspectorate, located in Gera, Germany - Incident at Gera: On the early hours of September 20, 2024 (approximately 1:40 AM)...

Massive Burning of Tons of Waste Paper: LPI-G Incident
Massive Burning of Tons of Waste Paper: LPI-G Incident

Large-scale burning of tonnes of waste paper

In the early hours of September 20, 2024, a significant incident occurred in Gera, Germany. A recycling bin was set on fire in Laasener Straße, leading to a fire that was promptly attended to by the Gera fire department.

During the firefighting efforts, a 47-year-old man sustained minor injuries. He received immediate medical treatment for his injuries. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.

The Gera police have initiated an investigation into the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gera police using the phone number 0365 / 829-0 (Reference number 0245815/2024). Alternatively, you can email the Press Office at [email protected]. The contact numbers for the Press Office are 0365 829 1503 and 0365 829 1504.

The Thuringian Police's Press Office in Gera can be contacted for further inquiries. The official website for the Thuringian Police is http://www.thueringen.de/th3/polizei/index.aspx.

At this stage, no new information about the identity of the perpetrators has been disclosed. The investigation is still ongoing, and the Gera police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help in the investigation.

The Gera fire department successfully extinguished the fire, preventing any further damage or injuries. The incident is a reminder of the vital role that emergency services play in keeping our communities safe.

As the investigation continues, updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The public is encouraged to stay informed and to cooperate with the authorities in any way they can.

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