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A hunting lodge near Rothrist caught fire on Friday night. The property damage is considerable. As part of the search measures, the cantonal police were able to detain and arrest a suspect. The Prosecutor’s Office has opened a criminal investigation.
On the night of Friday, August 28, 2020, shortly before 1:30 a.m., the fire department emergency number 118 received the message that forest smoke was rising in the hunting lodge area in Rothrist.
The cantonal emergency call center (KNZ) quickly dispatched patrols from the Zofingen regional police, the Aargau canton police and the Rothrist fire brigade to the scene.
When the first regional police patrol arrived, the property was in the middle of fire. Immediately, firefighters began to put out the fire.
Property damage as a result of the fire is considerable. The burning object was totally destroyed.
The Aargau canton police immediately launched an investigation.
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A hunting lodge at Rothrist AG fell victim to the flames last night. (Police of the canton of Aargau)
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Police arrested a suspect. (Police of the canton of Aargau)
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A suspect arrested – criminal investigation launched
As part of their search measures, the canton police were able to arrest a 50-year-old Swiss in Rothrist at 2 am The man from the region was under the influence of alcohol. There is an urgent suspicion of arson.
The Zofingen-Kulm prosecutor’s office has opened a criminal investigation.
