Suspected death of a Syrian young man in an arson fire... and the police are examining DNA to confirm identity
Authorities in Vienna are investigating a tragic fire that broke out in a residential building at Bergsteiggasse 11, where a charred body was found. Initial reports suggest that the deceased may be a young Syrian who lost contact since the fire broke out on Monday evening.
The friends of the missing Syrian young man, residing in Vienna, filed an official report with the police after losing contact with him. His family in Syria also reached out to inquire about his fate, prompting the investigation teams to handle the case with great sensitivity due to the location of the serious fire at the main entrance of the building.
Search teams found one man dead in the internal staircase and another injured, who was later determined not to be the missing person. Due to the charred condition of the body, identification by traditional methods was not possible, prompting authorities to take a DNA sample from a toothbrush believed to belong to the victim.
Investigators also noted signs of a break-in at the main entrance of the building, with the lock broken, raising questions about whether the fire was intentional or caused by other factors. Experts are analyzing the evidence to determine the cause and potential connection to the arson.
The police continue their investigations amid suspicions that the fire may have been intentional, following a series of similar small fires that have occurred in the area in recent weeks. Authorities are urging residents to provide any information that may help identify the perpetrator.