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Blaze Destroys Much of FDJ Main Building at Bogensee Near Berlin

Police opened an arson investigation based on witness reports of two people fleeing.

Overview

  • Large sections of the protected main lecture building were lost as the roof collapsed, with major interior areas heavily damaged.
  • Firefighters reported 80 to 90 personnel on scene in subzero conditions, facing frozen hydrants and iced equipment that required tanker shuttles.
  • The fire was first reported around 9 p.m., started in the roof structure, and spread through the building during overnight operations.
  • No injuries were reported, according to police and emergency officials.
  • The Goebbels villa on the 16‑hectare site was not affected, and Berlin’s property agency said it is coordinating with Wandlitz on securing the damaged structure.