Car fire in Wildau: Criminal police are investigating suspected theft!
Vehicle fire in Wildau: Police investigation into attempted theft after heavy smoke on June 30, 2025.

Car fire in Wildau: Criminal police are investigating suspected theft!
On Sunday afternoon around 2:30 p.m., drivers in southern Brandenburg reported heavy smoke development in Wildau. How Niederlausitz Current Reportedly, the police and fire department immediately moved out to put out the fire on an off-road vehicle, a TOYOTA Land Cruiser. Despite the quick reaction, there was total economic loss, which made forensic investigations necessary.
The first indications suggest that an attempted theft could be behind the fire. Cable damage in particular could come into focus as a possible cause of the fire, which makes the investigation even more exciting. Arson is not only a serious danger in Wildau; According to statistics, there have been a significant number of politically recorded cases of arson in Germany since 1995, which repeatedly appear in the headlines shows.
Causes of car fire
But how exactly do such car flows actually arise? The causes of car fires are varied. These are often mechanical defects that cause flying sparks or short circuits in the electrical system, such as Boronin assessor explained in detail. In addition, marten damage can lead to cable fires, as can overheating in the fuel system or exhaust systems. You need to be careful, especially in rural areas where vehicles are parked in highly flammable areas.
Furthermore, accidents in which fuel leaks can also trigger catastrophes. And although good partial insurance often covers a total economic loss, the fear of such an incident remains.
Preventive measures and consequences
To enable better risk management, regular maintenance is recommended, especially for electrical repairs that belong in professional hands. Another sensitive issue is smoking in the car - you should avoid this if you don't want to be affected by a major misfortune. And if a fire does occur, it is important to alert the fire department immediately, as the fire can quickly spread to other vehicles or buildings.
In other news from the region, there was also a traffic accident in Bestensee on Sunday, where an OPEL van collided with an AUDI, but fortunately no injuries were reported. In Lübben, however, the water police inspected recreational boats and noticed drug-related symptoms in a kayaker, which led to further measures.
Finally, it remains to be hoped that the investigation into the off-road vehicle case in Wildau will soon be concluded and the perpetrators will be held accountable. Because arson has no place in our society and causes unnecessary risks and damage.