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Police Probe Suspected Arson After €10 Million Fire at Lingerie Factory in Leinach

The loss jumped because stored inventory burned, turning the case into a major criminal inquiry with a public appeal for leads.

Overview

  • A blaze tore through a lingerie maker’s site in Leinach during the night after a neighbor spotted flames, drawing a large response from firefighters in the Würzburg district.
  • Police raised the damage estimate to about €10 million after counting stock stored inside, up from an early figure near €1 million.
  • Investigators say a break-in came before the fire, and they are treating the case as suspected arson by an unknown person.
  • The site, which had been sealed for forensic work, has now been released as the investigation continues.
  • Officers are asking for witnesses to come forward, especially anyone who noticed a possible getaway vehicle near the business; no injuries were reported.