Berlin-Neukölln Fire Injures Six and Displaces Dozens

A basement fire in a multi-family house caused heavy smoke, evacuation of 30 residents, and ongoing investigations into its cause.

The fire broke out early March 26, 2025, in the basement of a multi-family house on Weigandufer in Berlin-Neukölln, affecting two building entrances connected via the basement.
Six people sustained injuries, with four hospitalized for suspected smoke inhalation, while 30 residents were evacuated and temporarily housed in a bus and nearby café.
Firefighting efforts involved 80 personnel and 27 vehicles, with operations concluding by 7:20 AM after extensive smoke control and safety measures.
Electricity and gas supplies in the affected building entrances were shut off as a precaution, and it remains unclear if residents can return to their homes.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with authorities exploring possibilities such as technical defects or arson.