Overview

• Four teenagers, aged 16 to 19, have been arrested in Nettetal for allegedly starting more than 20 forest fires since early April.
• Three of the suspects are members of the local volunteer fire brigade, with two set to appear before an investigative judge on arson charges.
• Police searches of the suspects' homes resulted in the seizure of digital media and items believed to be accelerants.
• Authorities have not yet disclosed any potential motives behind the alleged deliberate arson spree.
• This case is part of a broader challenge in Germany, which has seen a rise in arson incidents, including other cases involving firefighters as suspects.