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On the night of June 19, a fire broke out in the wild Renate in Friedrichshain, which destroyed large parts of the outside area of the Berlin club. The wooden fence and a barrack in the so -called Renate Garten were particularly affected.
Photos of the fire site show meters -high flames, the completely destroyed entrance area and a burned -out cash house. Bicycles that were in front of the club were also very bent by the heat. The cause of the fire is still unclear and the subject of further investigations.
The alarm for the fire brigade received at 2.14 a.m., according to the “RBB”. A total of 37 emergency services were on site to combat the fire. Fortunately, there were no people in the building at this time, as there was no party that evening. Injured were not reported. Thanks to the quick intervention, the flames from spreading to the main building could prevent, which was largely intact. The operation lasted until 8.31 a.m.
Background to the club and the site
The wild Renate has so far used the site including the outside area on a property, the rental agreement of which ends on December 31, 2025. The property of the property is Tetras Grundbesitz GmbH, whose managing director Gijora Padovicz is. Extensive renovation measures and a new building on the site are planned for the house.
According to “RBB”, the operators of the club want to continue the interior company in the future, but see the outdoor area, the Renate Garten, as essential for the club experience. It is precisely this garden that was destroyed by the fire and has always been a dispute between club operators and owners in the past.
Club situation in Berlin: A difficult environment
The fire in the Wilden Renate is another setback for the Berlin club scene, which has come under great pressure in recent years. Numerous clubs had to close, including well -known facilities such as Mensch Meier, Rummels Bay and Rosi’s, Griessmühle, Magnet and Music & Peace. The main reasons are rising rents, gentrification and development plans that are increasingly threatening the nightlife in the capital.
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