Saarbrücken police investigate two near-simultaneous fires

Two fires occurred nearly simultaneously in the early morning hours in Saarbrücken, Germany, prompting investigations by police and fire services.

At approximately 4:55 AM, firefighters responded to a blaze at the gastro-ship “Die Feierey” located below the State Theatre. The fire, which began behind a sausage stand, involved numerous wooden pallets and spread to a wooden fence and stored chairs. Fourteen firefighters worked to bring the flames under control.

Almost at the same time, a second fire was reported on the opposite side of the Saar river at a playground near the Neumarkt parking lot, where a swing was on fire. Police managed to control this fire using a portable extinguisher from a patrol car.

Authorities are investigating a possible connection between the two incidents, noting that both locations are connected by the “Alte Brücke” pedestrian bridge. Investigators are currently determining whether the fires were caused by technical defects or arson.