Neukölln, Berlin, Conflagration
Saturday, 3 July 2023
Neukölln, Berlin, A Building Fire has Left 8 Dead and 25 Injured
Eight people have died and 25 have been injured, eight critically, in a fire that engulfed an apartment building in the Neukölln district of Berlin on Saturday morning. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the six-story building at around 3:30 a.m. and quickly spread to the upper floors.
It took firefighters over two hours to bring the blaze under control. Around 100 firefighters were involved in the operation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The fire is the deadliest in Berlin since 2008, when nine people died in a fire in a high-rise building in the Wedding district.
Statements from Officials
"This is a terrible tragedy," said Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey. "Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We will do everything we can to support them in this difficult time."
"The fire brigade did an incredible job in extinguishing the fire and rescuing the injured," said Berlin Fire Chief Karsten Homrighausen. "Our thoughts are with the victims and their families."
Statements from Witnesses
"I saw the flames coming out of the windows," said one witness. "It was terrible. I could hear people screaming."
"I was sleeping when I heard a loud bang," said another witness. "I looked out the window and saw the building on fire. It was awful."
Conclusion
The fire in Neukölln is a tragic reminder of the dangers of fire. It is important to be aware of the fire risks in your home and to take steps to prevent fires from starting.
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