A man in his mid-50s has been remanded in custody for four weeks after allegedly starting a fire at a residential property in Fredericia, Denmark, leading to the evacuation of several residents. The incident occurred on Saturday evening on Norgesgade, prompting police to arrest the suspect, who is believed to be a resident of the building.

The man appeared before a judge on Sunday, where it was decided that he should be held in custody. He faces charges under a serious section of the penal code related to arson, specifically for intentionally endangering others.

This particular section of the penal code is applied in cases where an arsonist’s actions pose an immediate threat to the safety of individuals. While most arson cases involve property damage, this case is being treated with greater severity due to the risk to residents.

The duty officer at the South East Jutland Police confirmed the arrest and the subsequent court proceedings, but did not disclose the suspect’s plea or any further details about the ongoing investigation.