Fire on Löbderstraße: Jena Police seeking witnesses
In the night from Friday to Saturday, a pavilion was set on fire in Löbderstraße, Jena. The police have launched an investigation into arson and are calling for witnesses.
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Field fire near Neumark: Suspicion of arson
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.
Field fire near Hopfgarten: Police seeking witnesses
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.
Jena/Gera: Wanted arsonist apprehended in underwear
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.
Hermsdorf: Rover destroyed by fire – Police seeking witnesses
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.
Hermsdorf: Car completely destroyed by fire
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.
Attempted Arson in Jena: Fire Set in Stadtkirche St. Michael
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.
Vandalism in the City Center: Used Clothing Containers on Fire in Knebelstraße
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.
Rainbow flag set on fire at Jena residential building: Criminal police seek witnesses
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.
Rainbow Flag Set on Fire in Jena: Criminal Investigation Department Seeks Witnesses After Fire at Residential Building
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.