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Explosion and fire: 46 injured in Neukölln apartment building!
In the early morning of October 13, 2025, a fire with explosions occurred in the High Deck settlement in Neukölln, injuring 46 people.
Explosion and fire: 46 injured in Neukölln apartment building!
In the early morning hours of October 13, 2025, the High Deck settlement in Berlin-Neukölln experienced a dramatic incident. A fire broke out in a six-story residential building, resulting in massive firefighting efforts and injuries. According to initial reports, a total of 46 people were injured. One person suffered serious injuries, while 45 others were treated for minor injuries. Sixteen affected people had to be taken to hospital with suspected smoke poisoning.
The fire department was called at 3:30 a.m. after residents heard a loud bang. The exact cause of this bang is still unclear as the police cannot yet confirm whether it was actually an explosion. Nevertheless, witnesses reported several explosions during the firefighting work, which shattered windows and threw roller shutters through the air. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by investigators.
Evacuations and emergency response
After the fire, the building was extensively evacuated and the Michael-Bohnen-Ring was completely closed. The fire brigade looked after the injured residents on site, whose condition was fortunately mostly stable. One person from the ground floor apartment where the fire originated sustained head injuries but escaped with his life. At least 35 other residents suffered respiratory irritation due to the heavy smoke in the stairwell.
The High Deck development has attracted attention for various incidents in the past, including riots on New Year's Eve. Considering events such as the fire in the current incident, it is clear that security measures in residential complexes should not be neglected.
Causes of fire in focus
To prevent future incidents like this, knowledge of common causes of fires is critical. According to the Fire protection headquarters Fire-hazardous work, such as welding or soldering, is one of the most common causes of fires. Whether in the professional or private sector, it is essential that such activities are carried out by trained personnel. This applies not only to avoid damage, but also to ensure the safety of all residents.
The investigation into the exact cause of the fire and the possible explosions in the high-deck settlement is ongoing and is being pushed forward at full speed in order to be able to make appropriate safety recommendations. The awareness of the dangers of handling potentially flammable materials should be raised in the future.
For further information on this case, we recommend checking out the reporting on the platforms of rbb24 as well as Daily Mirror as officials will continue to provide updates.