# Arson investigations in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arson-investigations-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-14T09:37:02.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Authorities in different German regions are investigating suspected arson incidents. In Remscheid, police are examining a series of vandalism and arson acts near the Franziskus Catholic Primary School in the Lennep district, including the burning of a paper container. Officials are investigating whether these events are linked to previous fires in the area.

In Leimen, the Heidelberg Criminal Police Directorate is investigating the destruction of a decommissioned fire department training vehicle. The fire, which occurred on October 9, 2026, caused several thousand euros in property damage and smoke damage to an adjacent building, though firefighters prevented the flames from spreading further.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Leimen police investigate suspected arson of fire training vehicle

Authorities are investigating the suspected arson of a decommissioned fire department training vehicle in Leimen, Germany, which resulted in several thousand euros in damages.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apartment-fire-in-munich-results-in-death-of-two-cats

### 2026-09-28: Remscheid authorities investigate arson near primary school

Police in Remscheid are investigating multiple arson and vandalism incidents near a primary school in Lennep, following a series of container fires that have caused concern among local residents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/remscheid-authorities-investigate-arson-near-primary-school

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