26.06.2026 – 13:54
Saarbrücken (ots)
On Friday morning, June 26, 2026, the Saarbrücken City Police Department was informed by the professional fire brigade of a fire incident at St. Johanner Markt around 8:45 a.m.
On site, it was found that, among other things, a wooden pallet and construction materials had caught fire in the backyard of a currently unoccupied four-story building. The fire brigade was able to completely extinguish the fire within a short time. Damage to property occurred on the rear exterior facade, the extent of which is not yet known.
No persons were present in the affected building at the time of the fire, which is currently unoccupied due to renovation work.
The cause of the fire is the subject of police investigations. A corresponding search for evidence was conducted by the specialized department.