One dead after fire breaks out at Berlin retirement home

"The fire brigade is on the scene and immediately initiated rescue measures for the residents," the spokesperson said.

It is still unclear how many people are inside the building in Berlin's Neukoelln district.

"At the moment we are on site or on the way with over 100 emergency personnel," the fire brigade announced on Twitter.

Police have cordoned off the area around the facility. The cause of the fire was initially unclear.