Investigations - Stalls on fire - Christmas market at Alexanderplatz cleared
The Christmas market on Berlin's Alexanderplatz has been evacuated and closed early after a fire. One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries after two stalls went up in flames in the evening, a police spokesman said on Tuesday. The injured person is believed to be the operator of one of the wooden stalls that caught fire.
"The fire has been extinguished", the Berlin fire department announced via the X news service around half an hour after the fire broke out. "The scene is under control!" The cause of the fire was initially unclear and the police are investigating. Bild" (online) initially reported on the incident.
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The fire at the Christmas market in Berlin's Alexanderplatz has caused significant disruption, as Germany's capital city needs determination to quickly restore the area. Despite the evacuation and closure, the spirit of the holiday season continues to resonate in other parts of Berlin. The police are diligently investigating the cause of the fire to prevent such incidents in the future. Despite the incident, Berlin's Christmas markets, like those at other popular locations, continue to attract visitors and spread the joyous atmosphere.
Source: www.stern.de
