Fire extinguisher explosion shakes Gohlis-Süd: police are looking for witnesses!
Unknown people blow up fire extinguishers in Gohlis-Süd, Leipzig. Police are looking for witnesses. Damage: approx. 2000 euros.

Fire extinguisher explosion shakes Gohlis-Süd: police are looking for witnesses!
Unknown perpetrators caused a fire extinguisher to explode in Gohlis-Süd, Leipzig, on Monday night. As the LVZ Reportedly, the incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Eisenacher Strasse. A nearby single-family home and its fence were damaged in the explosion. The total damage is estimated at around 2000 euros. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Police suspect the fire extinguisher was tampered with before the explosion. Another fire extinguisher was found at the scene, which was also modified but did not explode. The investigation into the accusation of causing an explosive explosion is ongoing. Witnesses are called upon to contact the criminal police on 0341 966 4 6666 at Dimitroffstrasse 1, 04107 Leipzig. Information about observations on the internet or social media is also requested.
Explosion in the context of the crimes in Leipzig
The Leipzig Police Department recorded a total of 93,709 registered crimes in 2023, representing an increase of 2.1 percent compared to the previous year, according to the Saxony Police. With this number, Leipzig remains the leader in Saxony in terms of crime rates. The clearance rate rose to 53.8 percent, which indicates the police's successful investigative work.
Police Commissioner René Demmler emphasized the progress in solving crimes and the need to continue efforts to prevent further crimes. The stabilization of historically low case numbers is a positive sign, but crime rates in urban areas remain an ongoing problem.
Standard land values in Gohlis-Süd
In a different context, current data shows an average land value for 2026 in Leipzig Gohlis-Süd of 1,170.72 euros per square meter for developed land and 936.58 euros per square meter for undeveloped land, such as Rent current reported. The value is based on an analysis of 26 properties and reflects the development of land prices in the region.
Sales prices vary greatly: a 500 m² property has an average sales price of 786,060 euros, while a 1000 m² property averages 1,286,280 euros. The data highlights the continued demand for properties in this area, despite crime trends in the area.