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Berlin Evacuates Five-Story Building Over Acute Collapse Risk as THW Takes Charge

A forward-shifted roof prompted a full cordon, with engineers assessing how to secure the structure.

Overview

  • Firefighters reported the roof and façade had moved toward the street at a mixed-use building on Reinhardtstraße, triggering an evacuation and street closure.
  • After stabilizing what they could, the fire brigade reduced forces and handed the operation to the Technical Relief Agency, which brought in heavy equipment.
  • No occupants were found inside during the sweep, and the district is arranging accommodation for 13 people while access remains restricted.
  • Drones are documenting the deformation and a structural engineer is reviewing causes, with local reports noting visible roof displacement in photos since 2022.
  • In separate incidents, Bremen crews contained a basement fire with one minor injury treated, and Federal Police in Rosenheim denied entry to five Libyan train passengers, returning them to Austria and charging one with smuggling.