Minor Fire Disrupts Berlin's Hermannplatz U-Bahn Station

Quick action by firefighters prevented a major incident. Passengers faced slight delays as services were temporarily suspended.

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2025 October 21 . 12:00 PM

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Minor Fire Disrupts Berlin's Hermannplatz U-Bahn Station

Berlin's Hermannplatz U-Bahn station was temporarily closed on Saturday evening due to a minor blaze incident. The U7 and U8 lines were suspended while firefighters tackled the issue, causing slight disruption to services.

The incident began when smoke was detected in the station. Upon inspection, firefighters discovered that rags and trash burning in a cable duct were the source of the smoke. Two people sustained minor injuries during the evacuation but did not require hospital transport.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the smoke quickly, with natural ventilation and passing trains assisting in clearing the affected area. As of 2023, there is no specific information about an authority responsible for the fire. Investigations into such incidents typically involve the Berliner Polizei and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) along with relevant investigative bodies and technical experts.

The Hermannplatz U-Bahn station was temporarily evacuated and services were disrupted on Saturday evening due to a minor blaze. The incident was quickly resolved, with no serious injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.