Berlin Philharmonie concert hall hit by fire

By and Will Henley Will Henley2008-05-21T13:08:00

Berlin's Philharmonie concert hall on fire on Tuesday May 20

Source: Herbert Knosowski/AP/PA Photos

A blaze at the Philharmonie concert hall in Berlin was believed to be under control this morning, but the full extent of damage to the Hans Scharoun-designed building is still unknown.

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