How did Hitler exploit the Reichstag fire and how did it benefit him?

Hitler used the fire to the Nazi Party's advantage in two ways: He expelled the communists from Parliament and imprisoned many communist leaders. This stopped them campaigning prior to the March elections. He announced that the country was in danger from the communists during the election campaign.

He expelled the communists from Parliament and imprisoned many communist leaders. This stopped them campaigning prior to the March elections. He also announced that the country was in danger from the communists during the election campaign. This encouraged many to vote for the Nazis, who were seen as anti-communist.