Suspicion of serious arson
The altar burned in the Paul Gerhardt Church in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg.
No one was injured, the fire department said on Friday. The fire in the church on Wisbyer Strasse broke out on Thursday evening. It was quickly deleted. Police say they are investigating serious arson.
According to the first reports, soot has been deposited in the church room due to the smoke. A crack appeared in the masonry above the altar, which the building inspector will examine.
According to the police, the part of the building in the altar area may be in danger of collapsing.
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