Large Firefighting Operation in Berlin-Spandau
A significant firefighting operation was carried out in Berlin-Spandau on Thursday after a roof fire broke out in a single-family home on Heerstraße. According to a spokesperson for the fire brigade, the Heerstraße was fully closed for "one to two hours" due to the emergency response.
The fire, which was reported to have started on the roof of the property, required a substantial response from the fire brigade, with around 50 emergency responders attending the scene. The fire was brought under control and eventually extinguished by late morning, but the search for hotspots was expected to continue for several hours, stretching into the lunchtime period.
As reported by Tagesschau.de, the Heerstraße remained fully closed in the direction of the city centre, with only one lane available for traffic heading out of the city. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed.
The firefighting operation was extensive, with multiple emergency services responding to the scene. The Tagesschau.de news provider reported that the response was necessary to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring properties.
According to eyewitnesses, the scene was attended by numerous fire brigade vehicles, with emergency responders working to bring the fire under control. The Tagesschau.de news provider stated that the fire was eventually extinguished, but not before it had caused significant disruption to the local area.
The incident has highlighted the importance of fire safety and the need for vigilance in preventing such incidents. As Tagesschau.de reports, the fire brigade continues to investigate the cause of the fire.
In a separate incident, a woman was seriously injured in a residential fire in Weißensee, as reported by Tagesschau.de.
A report on the incident was aired on rbb 88.8 on May 20, 2025, at 11 am.
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