Berlin basement fire forces evacuation of 30 residents
A fire in the basement of a residential building in Berlin's Marienfelde district on Monday evening filled the building with smoke, forcing firefighters to evacuate 30 residents unharmed.
A fire broke out in the basement of a residential building on Waldsassener Strasse in Berlin's Marienfelde district on Monday evening, filling the building with smoke and forcing firefighters to evacuate 30 residents, a Berlin fire brigade spokesman said.
The brigade was called out in the evening and extinguished the fire quickly, the spokesman told Der Tagesspiegel, but said the resulting smoke in the building was the bigger problem for crews. All 30 residents taken out of the building were uninjured, he said. About 60 firefighters were deployed to the incident, broadcaster rbb24 reported.
The cause of the fire is unclear and is being investigated by police, the fire brigade spokesman said. The building's electricity supply was cut as a precaution, and its management was working to restore power as quickly as possible.
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What we know
- 1 outlet A basement fire broke out in a residential building in Berlin's Marienfelde district on Monday evening.
- 1 outlet Firefighters evacuated 30 residents from the smoke-filled building; none was injured.
- 1 outlet About 60 firefighters were deployed, according to rbb24.
- 1 outlet The building's power was cut, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Why it matters for Europe
The fire adds to a string of blaze call-outs for Berlin's fire brigade this year, and shows how quickly smoke rather than flames can force a large evacuation from a residential block.
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Questions and answers
- Was anyone injured?
- No. All 30 residents evacuated from the building were unhurt, a fire brigade spokesman said.
- What caused the fire?
- The cause has not been determined; police are investigating.
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