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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Mother Sets House Ablaze Amid Dispute

Published: 2024-10-29

In a shocking incident in Hartl, Styria, a 35-year-old woman allegedly set fire to her home while four children were inside, including her four-year-old son and three visiting children.

The fire, which occurred early Sunday morning, was reportedly started in multiple locations within the house, including the bedroom where her partner and son were sleeping.

The woman's partner, a 31-year-old man, managed to wake up in time to rescue everyone from the flames, preventing a potential tragedy.

The woman, who was reportedly intoxicated and aggressive, is believed to have started the fire following a dispute with her partner.

She has been taken to a psychiatric facility for evaluation, and investigations are ongoing to confirm the motive behind this act of arson.