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Stray New Year’s Eve firework destroys garage in suspected arson case

One reckless firework turned a festive night into disaster. Now, police hunt for clues as a family faces the aftermath of a devastating garage fire.

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2026 January 1 . 9:03 AM

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In the image there is a fire engine inside a godown and there are lights over the ceiling.

Firework Rocket Sets Garage Ablaze - Stray New Year’s Eve firework destroys garage in suspected arson case

A stray firework sparked a garage fire in Oßmannstedt on New Year’s Eve. The blaze caused around €10,000 in damage and led to a police probe. Firefighters worked through the night to bring the flames under control.

The incident began when an unidentified person set off a firework near a residential garage. Sparks from the explosion ignited the structure, which quickly became fully engulfed in flames. Multiple volunteer fire brigades rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze.

Police later confirmed the cause was a misfired firework. Investigators have now opened a case for suspected negligent arson. The garage, completely destroyed, left behind an estimated €10,000 in losses.

Authorities continue to search for the person responsible for the firework. The garage owner now faces repairs and insurance claims after the incident. Police have urged the public to report any information that could assist the investigation.