No casualties reported at Vietnamese market fire in Germany

No casualties have been reported at a market fire at a Vietnamese shopping centre in Germany.

No casualties have been reported at a market fire at a Vietnamese shopping centre in Germany.

A fire breaks out at Dong Xuan Shopping Centre in Berlin, Germany at 12pm on July 4

According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany, the fire broke out at a 5,000-square-metre warehouse of a nail shop in the Vietnamese community’s Dong Xuan Shopping Centre in Berlin, Germany at noon on July 4.


"The fire was brought under control after two hours," the embassy said. "The warehouse was burned down but no one was hurt. The main shopping area nearby was not affected by the fire."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked the embassy to closely work with German authorities to support any Vietnamese citizens affected by the fire.

Those affected can call +491625391500, or: +84981 8484 84.

Dong Xuan Shopping Centre which was built in 2003 is the biggest Vietnamese market in Berlin. There are around 2,000 stores selling various products including clothes, cosmetics, footwares, and electronic devices. There are also restaurants, hair salons, and some offices in the area.

Police are further investigating the cause of the fire.