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66-Year-Old Severely Burned in Neukölln Fire; Negligence Suspected

Firefighters fought a blaze in Neukölln, saving a severely burned 66-year-old. Negligence is suspected, and the victim remains in hospital.

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2025 October 26 . 9:01 AM

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66-Year-Old Severely Burned in Neukölln Fire; Negligence Suspected

Emergency services responded to a fire in Neukölln last night, where a 66-year-old resident was severely burned and rushed to hospital. Firefighters performed CPR before the victim was taken away for treatment.

The blaze was discovered around 4:20 a.m. on Kirchhofstraße, with a local resident reporting seeing smoke and hearing a fire alarm. Upon arrival, firefighters found a room fully engulfed in flames and the unconscious victim near the apartment's entrance. No other injuries were reported.

Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by negligence. The case has been passed to the arson unit of the State Criminal Police Office for further inquiry.

The 66-year-old victim remains in hospital with severe burns. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which is suspected to be due to negligence. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.