Overview

• A fire broke out on the seventh-floor balcony of the Finance Ministry building in Düsseldorf on March 31, 2025.
• The fire was extinguished within five minutes by the fire department, with no damage reported to the building's interior.
• Dense smoke was visible above the building during the incident, according to eyewitness accounts.
• Police have launched an investigation into suspected negligent arson, with the KK 11 department leading the inquiry.
• Ventilation measures were conducted by the fire department after the fire was contained to ensure safety.