In the heart of Munich, authorities are delving into the potential link between four separate incidents, each causing substantial damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of euros. Police are casting a wide net in their investigation, leaving no stone unturned. The initial three fires took place last Monday, sparking suspicions of a connection among them. The first incident involved a cable shaft on a bridge bursting into flames, followed by machines in Forstenrieder Park and Perlacher Forst. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in any of these cases.
The total damage from these events reached at least 250,000 euros. The most recent event happened on Friday morning, with two forestry machines catching fire in Forstenrieder Park. Again, no injuries were sustained, but the damage is estimated to be within the six-figure range. Political arson is not being ruled out as a possibility, and investigations are ongoing.
The fires in Munich and Upper Bavaria have triggered concern in the region, with the most recent incident adding to the unease. The Bavarian police have intensified their investigations, keeping open the possibility of a criminal arsonist on the loose. The source of the fires, however, remains a mystery, with potential links to political motives still under scrutiny.
(Details from enrichment data: The query seemingly refers to a car-ramming attack in Munich, not fires. The investigation found no indications that the alleged offender was a member of any extremist organization or had accomplices. The authorities are still investigating whether he was part of a network or had prior knowledge of the attack. Federal prosecutors have taken over the investigation, focusing on 39 counts of attempted murder, bodily harm, and dangerous interference with road traffic. The incident has sparked public outcry, with well-wishers expressing condolence, and the President of Germany and the U.S. Vice President sharing their sentiments.)
