Amager: Police investigate suspected arson after fire at Herolds Varehus

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack following a major fire at the historic, currently vacant Herolds Varehus building on Øresundsvej in Amager. The alarm was raised at 05:18 on Monday morning, prompting a massive response from at least ten emergency vehicles, including police and fire services.

Witness accounts suggest the fire may have been intentionally set, leading Copenhagen Police to launch a formal investigation. The building, an iconic landmark for generations of Amager residents, has been empty for several years. Authorities noted that the site is known to be a location where homeless individuals occasionally take shelter. The fire necessitated the evacuation of nearby residents and the closure of Øresundsvej.