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Five Boats Catch Fire on Berlin’s Rummelsburger See in Latest Incident of Germany’s Fire Surge

Berlin Fire Department and Wasserschutzpolizei extinguished the blaze without injuries, deploying extensive resources and initiating environmental protections.

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Overview

  • On Friday evening, five boats of varying sizes caught fire on the Spree in the Rummelsburger See area of Berlin.
  • A coordinated response by 74 firefighters and the Wasserschutzpolizei utilized specialized vessels and equipment to extinguish the fire.
  • The operation involved eight fire and rescue vehicles, three turntable ladders, two multi-purpose boats, and additional specialized vehicles.
  • No injuries were reported, and no water rescues were required during the incident.
  • Environmental protection measures were implemented on the water after the fire was successfully contained.