In Berlin, a Mehrfamilienhaus in the Schöneberg district was completely evacuated due to the risk of collapse. Deep cracks were visible on the facade of the building located at the intersection of Goltzstraße and Grunewaldstraße. The police cordoned off streets surrounding the property to ensure public safety.
Authorities responded to the potential danger promptly, issuing an evacuation order based on recommendations from the building inspection office. The evacuation took place on Wednesday afternoon, with tenants prohibited from reentering the premises since then. Residents had been previously advised by the landlord on Tuesday evening not to access the bay windows on the corner of the building due to safety concerns raised by existing issues, particularly at the building’s corner.
The extent of damage was more severe than initially anticipated, leading to the decision to evacuate the entire residential complex. The affected residents await alternative accommodation arrangements as investigations into the structural integrity of the building continue. The property will remain inaccessible until a structural engineer assesses its safety. This incident recalls a similar evacuation in Frankfurt earlier in January, where a residential building faced imminent collapse, necessitating immediate evacuation.
