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Nightly Arson Attacks in Freiburg Sought for Witnesses

Incident at Freiburg Police Headquarters, Freiburg, on August 31, 2025, marks a significant night in the city...

Nightly Arson Attacks in Freiburg Sought for Witnesses
Nightly Arson Attacks in Freiburg Sought for Witnesses

Nightly Arson Attacks in Freiburg Sought for Witnesses

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, the peaceful city of Freiburg, Germany, was shaken by a series of unexpected fires that occurred overnight. The incidents left several buildings and vehicles damaged, causing concern among residents and authorities alike.

The first fire was reported in Fehrenbachallee, where several trash cans were set ablaze. The intense heat from the fire caused damage to the facade of an adjacent building. Shortly after, at 1:00 AM, two motorcycles parked in Hilde-Mangold-Straße were set on fire, causing severe damage. The fires in this location also affected adjacent parked vehicles.

In the following hours, fires were reported in Escholzstraße and Vogesenstraße, occurring around 6:00 AM. A parked bicycle was also burned in Lehener Straße.

The Freiburg Criminal Police have taken over the investigation into the fires, and they are urging witnesses who may have any information or have made suspicious observations to come forward. The exact number of vehicles and buildings affected by the fires is not specified.

The Police Headquarters Freiburg can be reached at Bissierstraße 1, 79114 Freiburg. For media inquiries, you can contact Michael Schorr at +49 761 882-1013 or via email at [email protected]. The Police Headquarters Freiburg's Twitter handle is @PolizeiFR, and their Facebook page is facebook.com/PolizeiFreiburg.

At this time, no specific group or individual has claimed responsibility for the fires. The name of the head of the Freiburg police station currently coordinating the investigation of the arson cases from August 31, 2025, is not explicitly provided in the available search results.

The Freiburg Criminal Police can be reached at 0761-882-2880. They are actively seeking information to help solve these cases and bring those responsible to justice. The city of Freiburg urges its residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

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