A man was arrested after allegedly setting two fires in Essen, injuring 30 people, including eight children in serious condition, some with life-threatening injuries.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, with smoke billowing from the first fire as residents called for help, leading neighbors to assist with ladders.
The suspect, a 41-year-old with Syrian citizenship, reportedly threatened bystanders with weapons after driving a van into two shops, causing damage but no injuries.
Authorities are investigating a possible motive for the suspect's actions, which involved multiple incidents of violence in quick succession.
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