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Residential Fires Across Germany Leave Multiple Dead and Injured

A series of residential fires in Berlin, Neu-Ulm, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Kunnersdorf, and Halberstadt have resulted in fatalities, injuries, and displaced residents as investigations continue.

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Overview

  • In Berlin-Kreuzberg, a fire in a five-story building injured 16 people, including one seriously, with the cause still under investigation.
  • A fire in Neu-Ulm injured 25 people, five of whom were hospitalized, and left several apartments temporarily uninhabitable due to smoke damage.
  • In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a suspected arson led to one death, with the 51-year-old suspect in custody facing charges of manslaughter and attempted murder.
  • A residential fire in Kunnersdorf claimed the life of a 62-year-old man, while another resident suffered from smoke inhalation; the cause of the fire remains unknown.
  • In Halberstadt, a fire in a multifamily building displaced 14 residents and left two individuals with minor injuries as authorities investigate the cause.