In the ex squatted house in the Rigaerstrasse 80 in friedrichshain a fire
started at around 5.30pm on 20th October 1997! The house was squatted for 7 years and
evicted on the 29.july 1997. The owner had yesterday done some cleanup
work. The reason for the fire was not yet established! Witnesses spoke
about lots of smoke and traffic chaos on the nearby main road!