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Fire on ship in Berlin-Oberschöneweide
On Oct 25, 2026, at around 7 a.m., a fire broke out at the stern of the 'BM 5245' on the Spree River in Berlin-Oberschöneweide and caused heavy smoke. 84 firefighters from the Berlin Fire Department, among them specialist water rescue teams, 27 emergency vehicles including two boats were mobilised to the scene. The water rescue services of the ASB (Workers' Samaritan Federation) and the DLRG (German Life Saving Association) supported the operation on the water. Since there were indications that homeless people were using the long-decommissioned ship as a place to sleep, emergency services searched for possible occupants. No one was found. The fire department was supported by, among others, the water police and water rescue teams. The firefighters managed to bring the flames under control using two C-hoses. Water was drawn from a hydrant and the Spree River. The fire department stated that no contaminated water entered the river. During the mop-up operations, panels had to be removed to reach remaining hotspots. During the operation, the Spree River was only partially navigable in the affected section. Bus service was also affected, as the route 170 was temporarily unable to serve the Baumschulenstraße/Ferry stop. Passengers had to use nearby stops during this time. The cause of the fire on the cargo ship was still unknown, as well as information regarding the extent of the damage. Reports with photos: https://marzahn-hellersdorf.com/brand-auf-guetermotorschiff-in-oberschoeneweide-feuerwehr-mit-rund-80-kraeften-im-einsatz/ https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/beitrag/2026/10/frachtschiff-feuer-brand-berlin-spree.html
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