Brand series in Leer: Eight cars on fire within two days!

In Leer, Niedersachsen, brannten zwischen 10. und 12. Juni 2025 acht Autos. Die Polizei vermutet Brandstiftung und ermittelt.
In Leer, Lower Saxony, burned eight cars between 10 and 12 June 2025. The police suspect arson and investigates. (Symbolbild/MB)

Brand series in Leer: Eight cars on fire within two days!

In the past few days, the small town of Leer has caused excitement in Lower Saxony. A total of eight cars were damaged by fire in two consecutive nights, which on the scene. Particularly worrying: the investigators suspect arson.

It is particularly worrying that four people had to be saved from a smoky garage, with a car being largely deleted by residents with water from buckets. The fire brigade had already found the second vehicle at fire when they arrived. Here, too, an assault on adjacent buildings was successfully prevented by the rapid action of the emergency services.

Investigations are in full swing

The police are now under pressure, because there are indications of possible arson. A fire expert was involved to make a detailed report and to clarify whether there is a connection between the two incidents. The investigators ask witnesses to report on 0491/976900. The extent of the damage is estimated at around 140,000 euros.

General situation of increasing arson

The concerns about arson are not unfounded. According to statistics, which was published by Statista , the cases of arson in Germany have been increasing for years. It remains to be seen whether the investigation into empty insights will bring about the motifs of the arsonist and whether further incidents can be avoided.

The citizens of Leer are alerted according to these incidents and hope for a quick clarification of the matter. It remains to be seen that the investigation can be progressed quickly and such dangerous acts can be prevented in the future.

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OrtLeer, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
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