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Body discovered after deadly fire in abandoned Berlin industrial site

A morning blaze in a derelict Berlin building turned fatal. Now, investigators race to uncover how the fire started—and who the victim was.

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2025 December 11 . 7:01 PM

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Body discovered after deadly fire in abandoned Berlin industrial site

A body was found after a fire started in an abandoned industrial building in Berlin’s Oberschöneweide district. Emergency services were alerted early in the morning near Wuhlheide S-Bahn station. The victim’s identity remains unknown at this time.

Firefighters arrived at the scene to extinguish the blaze inside the derelict structure. They quickly put out burning rubbish and a mattress before discovering the lifeless body. Initial reports suggested the deceased might have been homeless, though their gender has not been confirmed.

Authorities have yet to establish the victim’s identity. No further details about the incident or the exact location within the building have been released.

The investigation into the fire and the circumstances surrounding the death is ongoing. Police and firefighters continue to examine the site for clues. No additional information has been provided to the public so far.