Christmas Day Fire in Berlin Refugee Shelter Quickly Contained

A fire broke out in a refugee shelter in Wilmersdorf, leaving one person with minor injuries as investigators look into suspected negligence.

A fire erupted on Christmas Day in a room of a ten-story hotel in Berlin's Wilmersdorf, temporarily housing refugees.
The blaze, which was confined to the room's furnishings, was extinguished within an hour by 48 firefighters on site.
One individual sustained minor burn injuries, received medical attention, and was transported to a hospital.
No one was in the affected room at the time of the fire, and nearby areas were ventilated following the incident.
Authorities suspect negligent arson as the cause, with the case now under investigation by the state criminal police.