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Neumark/Am Ettersberg, 30.07.2026 – Following a field fire near Neumark, the criminal investigation department has launched an investigation into suspected intentional arson. The property damage is estimated at approximately 1,500 euros.
Hopfgarten/Jena, July 29, 2026 – A large-scale field fire broke out near Hopfgarten in the Weimarer Land district on Sunday evening. Thanks to the rapid response of emergency services, a larger disaster was averted, though significant property damage occurred.
The Jena Criminal Investigation Department has apprehended a wanted arsonist. The 25-year-old man, who had failed to begin his prison sentence following a conviction, was located in Gera and arrested after a brief escape attempt.
Following a vehicle fire in Hermsdorf (Saale-Holzland-Kreis) last Wednesday evening, police suspect arson. A Rover that had been decommissioned for years was completely destroyed by fire on Industriestraße, prompting the Jena Criminal Investigation Department to urgently seek witnesses.
On Wednesday evening, a parked car was completely destroyed by fire on Industriestraße in Hermsdorf. As investigators suspect arson, the Jena Criminal Investigation Department is urgently seeking witnesses who may have made suspicious observations.
Jena, June 5, 2026. An attempted arson occurred on Friday in the historic Stadtkirche St. Michael in the city center of Jena. A 45-year-old man was arrested on-site by emergency services.
Jena, 03.05.2026 – Vandalism in the Jena city center: In Knebelstraße, unknown individuals set fire to used clothing containers on Saturday morning. The police have launched an investigation.
In the Ottogerd-Mühlmann-Straße, a rainbow flag was intentionally set on fire last weekend. In addition to the destroyed flag, property damage was caused to the building. The criminal police are investigating and looking for witnesses.
On Friday evening, an unknown individual set fire to a rainbow flag at a ground-floor window in Jena. The police are now looking for witnesses to the incident, which also caused damage to the building’s facade.