Two separate fires in the western German city of Essen left some 30 people injured on Saturday, including two toddlers in critical condition due to smoke inhalation, according to local authorities. Police said a 41-year-old Syrian man from Essen had been arrested as a suspect in connection with the fires. The man was also linked to an incident involving a van that crashed into two shops, a police spokesman said, adding that no injuries were reported from that event. The arrest took place near the two shops. Police said they could not provide details about the suspect’s background or motives. A…