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Law enforcement seeks individuals who may have observed an event of interest

Fire Erupted on Saturday Afternoon at Hochstraße, Recklinghausen – Recklinghausen

Law enforcement authorities are seeking individuals who may have observed or have information about...
Law enforcement authorities are seeking individuals who may have observed or have information about a particular incident.

Law enforcement seeks individuals who may have observed an event of interest

A fire broke out at an office building on Hochstraße, Recklinghausen, on Saturday afternoon at around 4:40 PM. The fire department quickly responded to extinguish the blaze.

Preliminary findings suggest that a pile of newspapers, located near the building's facade, may have been the source of the fire. However, the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Witnesses are encouraged to contact the police at 0800 2361 111 with any information they may have. For media inquiries, contact Police Headquarters Recklinghausen's spokesman, Andreas Lesch, at 02361 55 1031 or [email protected].

Andreas Lesch, a police spokesman at the Police Directorate Recklinghausen, is responsible for media and public communication. The initial property damage is estimated at 20,000 euros.

Updates on this incident can be found on the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen's website (https://recklinghausen.polizei.nrw/) and their social media platforms: Facebook (

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