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Fire ignited by fireworks in the parking area of a supermarket in Poland

In the hours spanning the night of August 11-12, 2025, the police forces of Anklam-Greifswald (Police Inspectorate Anklam-Greifswald) took action.

Fire ignited by fireworks in a supermarket parking area (POL-ANK)
Fire ignited by fireworks in a supermarket parking area (POL-ANK)

Fire ignited by fireworks in the parking area of a supermarket in Poland

Fire at Greifswald Supermarket Parking Lot: Police Investigating Arson Case

A suspected arson incident took place on the night of August 11th to 12th, 2025, at approximately 03:20, on the parking lot of a supermarket located on Ernst-Thรคlmann-Ring in Greifswald. The local police station in Anklam is currently investigating the case.

According to the police, a fire was reported at a fenced-off area with construction debris and Styrofoam boards. The fire department was called to the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze. The estimated property damage from the fire is approximately 5,000 euros.

Two suspects, aged 18 and 33, were identified at the scene of the fire. Breathalyzer tests were conducted on both individuals, with readings of 1.70 per mille for the 33-year-old suspect and 1.09 per mille for the 18-year-old suspect.

The police have not yet released any information about potential charges or arrests related to the suspects. Furthermore, no detailed information about the past history of this particular arson is provided in the available sources.

The police station in Anklam can be contacted for further information. Their contact details are as follows:

It is worth noting that the incident occurred at a police station in Anklam, although this was not the primary focus of the initial report. No further details about potential witnesses were provided in the latest report.

The police are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and contact the police station in Anklam. The investigation into this suspected case of arson remains ongoing.

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