Serious fires in the canton of Aargau

Arson cannot be ruled out!

The first fire report reached the emergency call center on
Saturday, December 26, 2020, shortly after 11 pm. A local resident reported that he was in WettingenIn Zentralstrasse, I only saw young people set fire to a fir tree. He could erase it himself. Due to the situation encountered, a Arson cannot be ruled out. The Aargau canton police have launched the investigation.

Shortly after 3 o’clock reported a resident today Aarauthat black smoke rose from a house in Metzgergasse. The fire brigade, alerted immediately, was able to extinguish the fire quickly and thus prevent an attack on the surrounding buildings. However, there was still significant material damage. The cause of the fire is not yet clear. All four residents were treated for suspected smoke poisoning by the ambulance.

At the same time, the operations center received a message that it was in Buchs AG it would also burn on the Langacherweg. The fire brigade, which was at the scene with large numbers, was able to extinguish the fire. However, the family home could no longer be saved. Fortunately, the resident was able to find safety with her two children and their pets. No one was hurt. The cause of the fire is still unknown. The Aargau canton police have started their investigations.

Also, a shelter caught fire shortly after 4 a.m.
Aarburg at Letziweg. Even in the case of this fire, arson cannot be ruled out..