Fire breaks out at Berlin Philharmonic
BERLIN (AP) - May 20, 2008 The blaze broke out beneath the roof of the building. The cause
was not immediately clear, fire officials said. There was no
immediate word on whether anyone was injured.
Five firefighters could be seen on the rooftop of the bright
yellow concert hall designed by Hans Scharoun and completed in
1963. No flames were visible.
The Philharmonic, the German capital's leading orchestra, is
directed by Sir Simon Rattle.
Other concerts also take place in the building's foyer and a
lunchtime performance had just let out shortly before the alarm.
Some 110 firefighters were sent to the scene, authorities said.
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