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Hamburg Restaurant Boat Fire Contained on Binnenalster

Cramped below-deck storage complicated the operation.

Overview

  • A fire broke out late Monday on the moored "Alster Lagune" at Ballindamm, according to the fire department.
  • Firefighters responded shortly after 11:30 p.m. with around 60 personnel and deployed small boats.
  • No injuries were reported and the restaurant was closed at the time of the blaze.
  • Crews removed numerous crates and equipment from under deck to create space for extinguishing work.
  • Officials said the vessel was not heavily damaged, and the cause remains under investigation.