Overview
- Teams lodged in a central Berlin hotel were evacuated to the street for about 30 minutes after a fire alarm sounded on Tuesday morning before Germany’s play‑in match versus South Korea.
- Event staff gave an all‑clear and there were no reported injuries, and the evening play‑in match remains scheduled to proceed.
- This alarm was at least the second at the same hotel in a few days, with an earlier night alarm following Germany’s group game against Japan.
- FIBA issued a statement saying the earlier alarm was linked to kitchen steam during cleaning and that a later sweep found a small fire in a nearby park’s trash area, with police now investigating.
- Most teams are colocated at the hotel while the USA WNBA roster stayed in separate accommodation, and Germany could face Belgium in the quarterfinals if it wins the play‑in match.