Ostholstein - Heiligenhafen / After basement fire in Heiligenhafen - Cause of fire clarified

The criminal police station in Oldenburg in Holstein immediately began investigations to clarify the cause of the fire after the incident. Yesterday, Thursday, January 16, 2025, a fire scene inspection took place with fire experts from the state criminal investigation department. The investigations carried out have shown that the fire was caused by a technical defect in a battery in a children's toy vehicle. Third-party negligence can be ruled out. The damage is estimated to be in the mid five-figure range.

For further inquiries please contact:

Police Directorate Lübeck
Staff Department/Public Relations
Maik Seidel - Press Spokesman
Phone: 0451-131-2005
Email: pressestelle.luebeck.pd@polizei.landsh.de

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