- Germany -
There is an update on the fire that broke out at Krefeld Zoo, near Dusseldorf and that killed the lives of many innocent animals during the first minutes of the New Year 2020.
You may remember that on January 2, I wrote that officials said the fire may have been caused by those damn Chinese sky lanterns launched to celebrate the new year, and that sky lanterns are known as a fire hazard and are banned in Germany!!!
Well, BBC reports that police say they have questioned three women, local residents from 30 to 60 years old, in connection with this incident.
The 60-year-old mother and her two adult daughters said to be "extremely sorry" and that did not realize that the lanterns - bought on the internet - were banned in Germany.
Reportedly, officers praised them for "courageously" coming forward with information.
The Guardian reports that Gerd Hoppmann, head of the Krefeld criminal police said about the suspects: “They seemed like sensible and responsible people who had shown courage in coming forward.”
The three women are being investigated for negligent arson, a crime that can be punished by up to five years in prison or a fine.