Arson shakes Christmas market in Schorndorf – clues wanted!

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Unknown people set fire to stalls at the Christmas market in Schorndorf. Police are looking for witnesses to identify arsonists.

Unbekannte zündeten Verkaufsstände des Christkindlmarkts in Schorndorf an. Polizei sucht Zeugen, um Brandstifter zu ermitteln.
Unknown people set fire to stalls at the Christmas market in Schorndorf. Police are looking for witnesses to identify arsonists.

Arson shakes Christmas market in Schorndorf – clues wanted!

In Schorndorf, a picturesque town in the Cham district, a dark chapter was brewing early on Sunday morning. At around 5 a.m., unknown people tried to set fire to several stalls at the local Christmas market. Thanks to the quick discovery of the flames, major damage was averted, but the affected stands still suffered significant material damage. The Roding police station immediately started an investigation into arson and is calling on the public to help. Anyone who made suspicious observations on Sunday morning can call (09461)94210. Despite the incident, the Christmas market will take place as planned without restrictions, and Mayor Max Schmaderer encourages all guests to support the local associations that were affected by the arson. Central Bavarian reports on the tense situation.

A similar incident from the past does not calm tempers in the region. In January there was a major fire in Schorndorf, located in the Rems-Murr district, which suggested arson. Seven people were injured in this devastating incident, including one seriously. The suspected arsonist, a 57-year-old man, was arrested and must now appear in court. Do we see similar motives behind the cowardly attacks on the Christmas market? More than 140 emergency services were deployed in January after an explosion preceded the fire. The SWR revealed the horrifying details.

Attentive citizens are the key

While police now need the eyes and ears of the local community, calls for greater security at Christmas markets are increasing. Financial support from local associations could not only help the affected businesses, but also strengthen trust in the community.

An additional highlight for the region was the wedding of Bigg Boss Marathi champion Suraj Chavan on November 29, 2025. Such joyful occasions bring light into the dark corners of our society. Suraj married his childhood sweetheart Sanjana Gophane and the celebrations were the talk of the town, even in the digital world. Traditional rituals, unforgettable moments and the participation of many well-known faces from India – all of this created a hype on social media. Such positive energy can help dispel the shadows of arson and promote solidarity among people. Zoom TV Entertainment reports on the glittering celebration.

In the midst of these two events - the devastating arson attack and the radiant wedding - it is once again shown how important it is for the community to stick together. If we pay attention and support each other, we can overcome even the most difficult challenges.