Six Injured in Berlin-Neukölln Apartment Fire, Cause Under Investigation

A fire in the basement of a multi-family house led to injuries, evacuations, and temporary displacement of residents early Wednesday morning.

• The fire broke out in the basement of a multi-family house on Weigandufer in Berlin-Neukölln at 4:08 AM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
• Six people suffered injuries, with four hospitalized for suspected smoke inhalation, while approximately 30 residents were evacuated.
• Firefighters used ladders and smoke escape hoods to evacuate residents from heavily smoke-filled entrances and apartments.
• Electricity and gas supplies were shut off in affected areas for safety, and firefighting efforts concluded by 7:20 AM.
• The cause of the fire remains under investigation by police, as Germany faces a broader trend of recurring fires in residential spaces.

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