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Fire at Berlin-Lichtenberg club damages courtyard and facade

Flames tore through a Berlin club's courtyard late last night. Investigators are now piecing together how the blaze began—and why it spread so fast.

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2026 May 19 . 6:01 AM

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The image shows a group of people standing around a fire hydrant with the word "Berlin" written on... — The image shows a group of people standing around a fire hydrant with the word "Berlin" written on it. In the foreground, there is a barrel with fire burning inside, and at the bottom of the image, there are helmets. On the right side of the picture, there appears to be a wooden object.

Fire at Berlin-Lichtenberg club damages courtyard and facade

A fire broke out at a club in Berlin-Lichtenberg late last night. The blaze started in a wooden structure in the courtyard before spreading to an adjacent facade. No injuries were reported The incident began when a wooden structure in the courtyard of the club on Wiesenweg caught fire. Flames quickly reached the nearby wooden facade The fire caused no injuries and was fully extinguished after an hour. Authorities continue to investigate the exact cause. The club’s premises sustained damage, but nearby buildings remained unaffected.