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Evacuation in Bernau: Large mine explosion creates a restricted area!
Evacuation in Bernau (Barnim district) on July 2, 2025 due to mine blasting. Exclusion zone and diversions set up.
Evacuation in Bernau: Large mine explosion creates a restricted area!
A special event is taking place today in Bernau in the Barnim district: the city has begun extensive evacuation work due to a mine explosion. A 400 meter exclusion zone has been set up around Schwanebecker Chaussee, which must be left by 8 a.m. at the latest. All residents, guests and passers-by are asked to get to safety immediately. Loud stern.de At the end of May, a total of 211 mines were discovered on a former barracks site, of which 197 were able to be removed safely. However, 14 mines required on-site detonation, which is scheduled to take place between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. today.
A first, smaller blast was carried out for the affected citizens that same morning before the extensive demolition operation was initiated. Police are securing the area during the evacuation to prevent possible thefts and vandalism. Residents can stay at the leisure center on Breitscheidstrasse if they have no other place to stay. Support services are also available for people with special needs. The city administration of Bernau informs citizens that help is available for people with limited mobility and also provides a telephone number for any questions during the evacuation ( bernau-live.de ).
Safe evacuation is the top priority
Like the experts from Berlin.de emphasize that such security measures are necessary to protect the life and health of citizens. It may therefore be necessary to completely evacuate certain areas and longer stays outside your own four walls can also be expected. The responsible authorities recommend taking identification documents, money and necessary medication with you, as well as making provisions for any pets.
The restricted area includes several streets, including Schwanebecker Chaussee and Paul-Singer-Straße. Traffic diversions are also in place during the evacuation. The all-clear is given on the city of Bernau's website and via other communication channels so that all citizens are informed in good time when the danger has passed.