Uproar in the village

Rumors swirl after fire in asylum home

14 fire departments were involved in the fire in Schönau.(Bild: TEAM FOTOKERSCHI/FW SCHÖNAU IM MÜHLKREIS)

In the night from Monday to Tuesday, the asylum accommodation in Schönau im Mühlkreis (Upper Austria) was completely destroyed after an arson attack. The guesthouse is in ruins. Now the town is discussing the day before and after the fire. At the center of the debate are the fire department, the landlord and a "sausage party". 

Even five days after the fire at the asylum accommodation in Schönau im Mühlkreis, there is still no peace in the village of 2000 souls. As reported, a fire completely destroyed the former "Oberndorfer Stub'm" and 16 refugees had to be relocated. After it was initially reported that there was no evidence of outside involvement, investigators from the State Office of Criminal Investigation discovered that fuel had been used to set the fire. An arsonist has not yet been identified.