Saxony-Anhalt: Dead person found after fire in gazebo

Osterburg (dpa/sa) - A dead person was found in a gazebo in Osterburg (Stendal district) after a fire on Saturday night. It is still unclear why the gazebo caught fire, the police said in the morning. After the fire was extinguished, emergency services found the dead person inside the arbor. Due to the severe burns, no further information on the identity of the victim could be given at this time. According to the police, it is still unclear whether the person died as a result of the fire or for other reasons. However, there is currently no evidence of external influence.