Fire in former Berlin car dealership; twelve homeless people found inside

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a former car dealership in Berlin-Neukölln on Thursday morning. The fire, which broke out during the day, led to the discovery of twelve homeless individuals inside the building.

According to a fire department spokesperson, one person suffered minor injuries. These injuries were not caused by the fire itself but were treated on-site. The homeless individuals reportedly fled the building upon the arrival of emergency services.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the police. Negligent arson is suspected, but authorities have found no evidence to suggest that any of the individuals discovered inside are responsible for starting the fire. The extent of the property damage is still being assessed.

Traffic disruptions occurred for two hours due to the firefighting efforts. The Grenzallee was closed between Naumburger Straße and Karl-Marx-Allee, impacting public transportation as well. A total of 55 firefighters were involved in combating the blaze.

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The injuries were not caused by the fire.