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Gera Sports Field Fire: Police Investigate Suspected Arson

Containers used for storage at a Gera sports field were destroyed in a suspected arson attack. Police are appealing for information after witnesses reported previous attempts to start fires in the area.

In this image we can see a motor vehicle placed on the ground with stones. Beside the motor vehicle...
In this image we can see a motor vehicle placed on the ground with stones. Beside the motor vehicle we can see fire extinguishers attached to the wall.

Container Fire at Gera Sports Field - 50,000 Euro Damage - Gera Sports Field Fire: Police Investigate Suspected Arson

A fire has devastated three containers used as a storage facility at a sports field in Gera, causing an estimated 50,000 euros in damage. The police suspect arson and are investigating the incident, which occurred on Thursday evening without any injuries.

Witnesses have come forward with reports of previous attempts to set leaves on fire in the area, raising suspicions about the cause of the blaze. The police are currently exploring this lead as part of their investigation. The containers, which were completely destroyed, were used for storage at the sports field. Despite the significant damage, no one was hurt in the incident.

The Gera police are treating the fire as a suspected case of arson and are appealing to the public for any information that could help with their investigation. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is urged to come forward.

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