Overview

• The Berlin fire department was alerted around 22:15 on Tuesday after multiple guests at a Friedrichshain club reported nausea, breathing problems and hyperventilation.
• Eight people were treated on site and two were taken to hospital to rule out narcotics, which officials said were not confirmed.
• Police said this was the second joint response with the fire department for similar symptoms at the same venue.
• Fire officials recommended evaluating the club’s air supply and exhaust systems, noting ventilation may be insufficient at higher guest numbers.
• Police filed a report to the state occupational-safety authority, which is expected to contact the club operators for follow-up.