Tragic Berlin house fire claims child’s life as cause remains unknown

A desperate rescue unfolded as 70 firefighters fought through flames to save a child—now lost. The heartbroken family faces unanswered questions about the fire’s origin.

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2025 December 2 . 3:03 AM

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Child Dies in House Fire in Berlin - Tragic Berlin house fire claims child’s life as cause remains unknown

A child has died following a house fire in Berlin’s Mahlsdorf district on Wednesday evening. Emergency crews arrived to find the single-family home on Kieler Straße fully engulfed in flames. Nearly 70 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze, which had already spread through the ground floor and attic by the time they reached the scene.

Firefighters immediately began searching for a missing child inside the burning building. The intense heat and collapsed wooden staircase made rescue efforts difficult. Using portable ladders, they managed to reach and carry the child out of the house.

Despite initial rescue attempts, the child later died from their injuries. Authorities have not yet released the child’s age or gender. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Family members at the scene received immediate support, and emergency psychological services were called in. Firefighting operations continued late into the evening.

The incident has left a family in mourning, with investigations into the fire’s origin still ongoing. Emergency services provided psychological assistance to those affected at the scene. The fire caused extensive damage to the property, with the full extent yet to be assessed.