There was a fire at the Berlin Philharmonic, thick smoke is rising from the roof

Berlin - One of the most famous concert halls in the world, the Berlin Philharmonic, was engulfed by fire today. Thick smoke continues to rise from the roof of the main building of the Philharmonic, located near Potsdamer Platz.
Around 130 to 170 firefighters are battling the blaze in the center of the German metropolis, according to various estimates. From the outside, only smoke can be seen, not flames.
According to firefighter spokesperson Jens-Peter Wilke, there is no risk that the building will completely burn down. Experts are more concerned about the damage caused by the water used to extinguish the fire. The greatest damage could be done to the partially irreplaceable musical instruments.
According to the spokesperson for the Berlin Philharmonic, the fire likely started during the work of welders. The police believe it began near the roof close to the honor box. Firefighters assume that sound insulation material caught fire.
The building, which has a capacity of up to 2400 people, was evacuated after 2:00 PM CEST, as a classical music concert was reportedly taking place inside. However, it appears that no one was harmed.
The yellow building, with an asymmetrical shape, was constructed in 1963 and is among the symbols of Berlin. It was designed by the famous German architect Hans Scharoun. During the post-war division of the city, it stood in the western part close to the wall.