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Fire Damages Parts of 12th-Century Castle in Central Germany

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Parts of a 12th-century castle have been damaged in a fire in the central German state of Thuringia, reported dpa. Firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to other parts of Runneburg Castle in the town of Weissensee, a police spokesman said. The fire broke out late on Wednesday in a corner building of the fortified complex, directly next to a tall watchtower. According to initial findings, no one was injured. The site was cord…

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Parts of a castle from the 12th century were probably severely damaged during a fire in the north of Thuringia.

·Germany
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A fire burns at night in a corner building of the Runneburg. The fire brigade in the Thuringian Weißensee is quickly on site and can prevent worse things. Nevertheless, the damage is considerable. The cause of the fire is not yet clear.

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A fire has damaged parts of the 12th-century Runneburg Castle in Thuringia, central Germany. No one was injured.

·Budapest, Hungary
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A fire broke out at night on the Runneburg in the Thuringian Weißensee. Part of the 12th century castle was completely burned down. However, the fire department was able to prevent the spread of the flames.

·Hamburg, Germany
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In the middle of the night, a historic building in Thuringia is in flames. The fire brigade starts a large-scale operation – and chooses clear words.

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In a centuries-old castle in Thuringia a fire broke out at night. Wind and spark flight made the firework of the forces more difficult.

·Germany
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Zeit Online broke the news in Germany on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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