Residential Fires in Berlin and Wuppertal Highlight Smoke Safety Challenges

Berlin fire contained without injuries, while Wuppertal blaze leaves seven hospitalized as investigations continue.

A fire in the basement of an 11-story residential building in Berlin on Sunday afternoon produced thick smoke but was quickly extinguished without injuries.
Approximately 30 residents in Berlin evacuated on their own before emergency services, including 50 firefighters, secured the site.
A separate fire in Wuppertal on Sunday evening resulted in seven people being hospitalized for suspected smoke inhalation injuries.
Heavy smoke in Wuppertal trapped residents, requiring rescue operations with ladders as the stairwell was impassable.
The cause of the Wuppertal fire remains under investigation, with authorities working to determine the origins of the blaze.