An unknown person set fire to the tablecloth on the altar of the "Allerseelen" chapel in the church in Neunkirchen, but went out on its own. The incident was suspected to have happened just after the church opened as the priest noticed it and immediately reported the incident to the police. Two days later, a similar fire was set.
Brother Bernhard Springer has expressed worry about the situation as the consequences could have been much worse. The church has considered taking precautions such as only opening the chapel and not the church.