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Fatal Fire in Berlin-Staaken Home Tied to Prominent Delicatessen Owner

Authorities investigate the blaze's cause and confirm the identity of the victim, suspected to be Dietmar Rogacki, through an autopsy.

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Overview

  • A fire broke out on May 20 in the winter garden of a single-family home in Berlin-Staaken, spreading to the roof and causing extensive damage.
  • One person was found dead at the scene; their identity remains unconfirmed pending autopsy results.
  • The property is owned by Dietmar Rogacki, a well-known delicatessen operator in Berlin, though it is not yet clear if he is the deceased.
  • Approximately 80 firefighters were deployed to combat the challenging blaze, which required significant effort to contain.
  • Investigations by fire experts and the Kriminalpolizei are ongoing to determine the fire's origin and other circumstances surrounding the incident.