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Fire at Berlin homeless shelter near Berghain leaves one injured

Flames erupted near Berghain, but the iconic nightclub escaped unharmed. Investigators now search for answers as one person recovers from minor injuries.

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2025 November 6 . 11:01 AM

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This image is taken inside a room. At the bottom of the image there is a floor with mat, there are... — This image is taken inside a room. At the bottom of the image there is a floor with mat, there are few people in this room sitting on a chairs, working in the laptops. In the middle of the image there is a table and few empty chairs. At the top of the image there is a ceiling with light. At the background there is a wall and a fire extinguisher beside that there are two doors on the wall.

Homeless Shelter Next to Berghain Catches Fire - Fire at Berlin homeless shelter near Berghain leaves one injured

A fire broke out at a homeless shelter in Berlin-Friedrichshain on Wednesday evening. One person was rescued with minor injuries, but did not require hospital treatment. The blaze spread across 20 square meters (215 square feet) before being extinguished by 28 firefighters. The shelter is situated next to the popular nightclub Berghain, which escaped unscathed. The cause of the fire and the total damage are being investigated by police. The identity of the fire brigade commander who led the response is not publicly known. Despite the fire, the shelter's adjacent nightclub, Berghain, remained unaffected. Police continue to probe the cause and extent of the damage.