Fireworks chaos in Germany

Fireworks chaos in Germany

New Year's celebrations in Berlin turned chaotic, with one police officer seriously injured and over 300 arrests or detentions reported. More than 3,000 police officers were deployed, but 13 others also sustained injuries amid widespread disorder, including projectiles thrown at emergency services. A multi-story park house in Kreuzberg caught fire, with 90 firefighters battling the flames overnight. Fireworks lit up the streets, causing police to intervene, while five firework-related deaths were reported across Germany. Additionally, a water pipe burst in Berlin's Wedding district on New Year’s Eve, creating widespread disruptions and compounding the challenges faced during the night’s festivities.