Family Escapes Fire in Ebenthal as Suspected Arsonist Arrested
A deliberately caused fire in Ebenthal near Klagenfurt early Wednesday morning destroyed a car and severely damaged a garage and a house. A family of four, who were inside the house at the time, managed to escape. After extensive investigations, the suspected arsonist, a 60-year-old man, was arrested, the police reported in a press release. […]
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At least one of the groups behind the blasts is believed to be a well-organised criminal gang from the Netherlands.
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