Series of fires in Rottal: Two suspects arrested after field fire!

Series of fires in Rottal: Two suspects arrested after field fire!

On the night of July 3, 2025, there was a fire in the wheat field in Reit bei Roßbach, in the Rottal-Inn district, which a resident noticed at around 10:30 p.m. Together with her husband, she managed to successfully put out the fire before it could cause any major damage. Fortunately, there was no damage to property, but the emergency services found evidence of suspected arson on site. As polizei.bayern.de reports, the investigators from the Passau Criminal Police Inspectorate immediately took over the investigation of the incidents.

What lies behind the fires could have greater consequences for the region. Initial investigation results suggest that a 26-year-old from the Rottal-Inn district, together with an 18-year-old from the Passau district, could be responsible for this and other fires in the surrounding districts. Strange incidents that have long caused fear and concern among residents.

The current situation

The police have now expanded the investigation and are examining possible connections to other fires that have occurred in the region. According to [idowa.de](https://www.idowa.de/regionen/passau/mutmasslich- Responsible-fuer-mehrere-braende-im-raum-passau-found-art-345295), such arsons not only attract a lot of attention from the authorities, but also cause unrest among the population. The uncertainty about whether and when the next fire will break out is causing the neighborhood to sleep uneasily.

Arson is a naked issue that has been constantly present in Germany for years. Statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office show that the number of arson cases recorded by the police has risen alarmingly in recent years. Between 2014 and 2024, 45,000 cases were registered via statista.com, which make it clear that such acts are by no means anchored in the past, but rather represent an ongoing problem.

Outlook and approach

The criminal police have already interviewed several witnesses to clarify the incidents and have continued to expand their investigative network. Residents are asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious sightings immediately. If these suspects are found responsible, it could mark a significant shift in the region's arson response.

The publication of the information on July 7, 2025 at 1:35 p.m. provides additional security because access to the investigation could also be helpful for other affected communities to take preventive action. If you have further information, the police will provide active support, because together we can achieve a lot.

For citizens who would like to know more or provide information, the Lower Bavaria Police Headquarters is available on 09421/868-1013.