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Deliberate fire at German care home leaves one injured, two arrested

A late-night blaze at a German care home turns sinister as police arrest two men. Was this a targeted attack—or something even darker?

The image shows a large fire burning in front of a building with windows and doors, a light pole,...
The image shows a large fire burning in front of a building with windows and doors, a light pole, and a board with something written on it.

Fire in Dormitory - Police Suspect Attempted Manslaughter - Deliberate fire at German care home leaves one injured, two arrested

A fire broke out late Sunday night at a care home in Bad Hersfeld, leaving one person injured. Police suspect the blaze was started deliberately and have detained two men in connection with the incident. Investigators are treating the case as attempted manslaughter and arson. Residents first reported the fire just after midnight. The flames began in a bed where the injured person was sleeping. Emergency services arrived quickly, and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment. Two men, aged 38 and 40, were arrested on suspicion of arson and attempted manslaughter. Arrest warrants were issued, but both suspects were later released under strict reporting conditions. Authorities have not released their names or further personal details. So far, investigators have found no evidence that anyone else was harmed in the incident. Police and prosecutors are still gathering information and have asked the public to come forward with any relevant details. The investigation into the suspected arson attack remains ongoing. The injured individual continues to receive medical care, while authorities work to determine the full circumstances of the fire. Anyone with information has been urged to contact the police.

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