Karlsruhe (dpa / lsw) – Around 300 square meters of forest burned on Monday night in the Hardtwald near Karlsruhe. The police assume that the fire was intentionally set, since at least four fire sites were identified. A spokesman was unable to say to what extent the fires were caused by the same people as several fires in the Hardtwald in the past few days. He also said nothing about concrete search measures or increased patrols.
Several fires in the region have kept the police and fire department busy in the past few days. Around 800 square meters of forest were only affected on Friday evening. According to the report, investigators discovered three fire sites here. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading any further. people were not injured.
According to the information, the investigators secured extensive traces. Among other things, a police helicopter was also used to find the arsonist or arsonists.
