Dramatic fire in Rohrbach: 80-year-old sparks giant care!

Dramatic fire in Rohrbach: 80-year-old sparks giant care!

A dramatic incident occurred in Rohrbach this morning when an 80-year-old man accidentally set a hedge on fire. According to pfaffenhofen-today.de, the incident happened around 9:50 a.m. in a private parking space on Edenthalweg. The fire not only spread to the hedge, which had a length of 35 meters, but also reached on a van next to it.

The fire brigade Rohrbach and Gambach were used with 25 emergency services and three vehicles to extinguish the flames and prevent worse things. The resulting property damage is estimated at around 60,000 euros. Due to the careless behavior of the pensioner, the Pfaffenhofen police inspection is now investigating negligent arson.

negligent arson in focus

But what does negligent arson actually mean? According to Die-anwalts-kanzlei.de, it is a type of arson that is triggered by indispensable behavior. The example of carefree handling with fire, such as throwing away burning cigarettes, could be considered in a similar context. This arson category is anchored in the Criminal Code (§ 306d StGB) and can be punished with a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine.

arson is a serious crime in German criminal law, which is regulated in various gradations. The dangers for human life and property are enormous and justify the strict punishment. There are also many other forms of arson, from simple arson to serious arson with death, all of which are listed in the [Criminal Code] (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/brandstiftung_ (Germany)).

property damage and further investigations

The investigation by the police could show whether the 80-year-old actually behaved negligently or whether there were special circumstances that led to the development of the fire. The amount of property damage is impressive and underlines the serious consequences that can result from such an incident.

Overall, the situation in Rohrbach is an urgent example of how quickly an accident can happen and how important it is to be responsible for dealing with fire. The incident on Edenthalweg reminds us that caution is always required in everyday life.