Historic Nossen Doll Factory Destroyed in Suspected Arson Fire
The fire, the largest in decades for local firefighters, has left the site structurally unsafe as investigations focus on three teenagers seen nearby.
- The abandoned doll factory in Nossen, a site of historical significance, was completely destroyed in a fire that began in the roof area on Tuesday evening.
- Authorities suspect arson as the cause, with police seeking witnesses, including three teenagers seen near the site before the fire started.
- Firefighters battled the blaze for over 18 hours, but the building's structural instability prevented them from entering to extinguish the flames directly.
- The factory, unused since 1972, had been a gathering spot for local youth and was slated for redevelopment in 2018, though the project stalled due to financial issues.
- The fire has highlighted long-standing community challenges, including the lack of recreational spaces for youth and the unresolved future of the site.
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