Arson in the Innovation Park Wuhlheide: Police determined!

Arson in the Innovation Park Wuhlheide: Police determined!

In the night from June 11th to June 11th, 2025, a fire was set in the Innovation Park Wuhlheide in Berlin-Köpenick that triggered an automatic fire alarm. The quickly alarmed fire brigade and the police were able to quickly extinguish three fire foci. Fortunately, there was no injuries in the incident, and the damage is estimated to be low, such as [rbb24] (https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/biebtrag/2025/Feuerwehr-brand-innovationpark-berlin-koepenick.html) reported.

The investigators found remnants of fire accelerators, which confirms the suspicion of arson. Several dozen companies are located in the region in the Innovation Park Wuhlheide, including those that specialize in environmental and energy technology as well as organic and medical technology.

arson in the Ore Mountains

Another incident occurred on the same day in the Ore Mountains, where there were two fire brigade operations in Lauter-Bernsbach. According to the report of TAG24, the fire brigades from Bernsbach, Lauter and Aue were called to a fire at a gymnastics club. Here there were several garbage cans in flames, but the fire brigade was able to quickly extinguish the fire with a quick attack hose and thus prevent it from spreading to the gym.

The fire was damaged by the fire, but the exact amount of the damage has not yet been determined. In addition, a glass container was previously set on fire in the long alley. The local police also initiated an investigation into arson on the basis of these incidents, and the unit's street was fully blocked during the mission.

statistical insights into the causes of fire

The events throw a light on the problem of arson in Germany. Despite a variety of statistics on fires, causes of fire and injuries, there has been no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics for the whole country, such as Feuertrutz. A more detailed data collection could help improve fire protection and to better understand the causes of arson.

These incidents in the Innovation Park Wuhlheide and in the Ore Mountains are alarming examples of the increasing problem of arson. They illustrate the need for preventive measures in fire protection and the importance of education among the population to prevent such dangerous activities.