Fatal Apartment Fire in Hellersdorf Leaves Cause and Circumstances Unclear

A 69-year-old resident was found deceased in a fourth-floor apartment after firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.

A fire broke out on the fourth floor of a multi-family building on Tollensestraße in Hellersdorf, Berlin, on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Firefighters responded promptly, with 18 personnel on-site, and brought the fire under control quickly.
A 69-year-old resident was discovered deceased in the affected apartment; no other injuries were reported.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire or the circumstances surrounding the resident's death.
Officials have ruled out foul play at this stage, and investigations remain ongoing.