Kornwestheim: Fire in refugee accommodation - negligence in focus!

Kornwestheim: Fire in refugee accommodation - negligence in focus!

A dramatic fire caused alarm in the afternoon of November 7, 2024 in a refugee accommodation on Villeneuvestraße in Kornwestheim. The criminal police of the Ludwigsburg police headquarters are now determined to clarify the causes of the fire in the attic. While it was initially assumed that it could be a deliberate fire, it is becoming increasingly apparent that negligent action is the more likely explanation.

The investigation has shown that no evidence of the use of fire accelerators was found, and a technical defect can also be excluded. However, the riddle that hides behind the outbreak of the fire remains unsolved. The police have strengthened their investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident and ensure that such incidents can be prevented in the future.

Investigations in the course

The ongoing investigations are progressing and the authorities do everything they can to bring light into the dark. Witnesses are urgently asked to report while the police are checking any information. At a time when security issues are at the forefront, the clarification of this matter is of the greatest importance. The residents are definitely on alert and take the situation seriously.