Unknown arsonists have reportedly set on fire roof of a hotel in Leipzig at night.

The hotel accommodated 27 visitors at that moment, Gazeta reported quoting Bild.

It is noted that the fire quickly spread throughout the building. Most people were already asleep in their rooms, but the fire alarm system went off in time. All 27 people who were in the building at the time left the hotel without sustaining injuries.

Rescuers extinguished the fire about two hours, after which police officers arrived at the scene.

P officers have launched an investigation into the incident.  According to the preliminary version, unknown arsonists have set the roof on fire.