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Mitte Building Evacuated Over Collapse Risk After Roof Shift, THW Stabilizes Overnight

Officials aim to let residents return today pending final safety measures.

Overview

  • THW crews finished overnight stabilization using interior clamps with ropes and an exterior barrier, avoiding the initially considered removal of roof sections.
  • Thirteen residents were evacuated and received temporary support including a BVG bus and nearby shelter options, with reentry targeted for later today once owner actions are completed.
  • Reinhardtstraße remains closed between Friedrichstraße and Albrechtstraße, vehicles were relocated to clear access, and shops in the affected stretch are shut.
  • Engineers are conducting ongoing structural assessments with drones and THW sensor scans, and authorities have not yet determined the scope of repairs.
  • Street-view images and local accounts indicate the roof displacement has been visible since at least 2022, prompting the current detailed review of the building’s condition.