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CCTV surveillance at Kortvoort in Zuidoost following explosion

Mayor Halsema has implemented emergency camera surveillance at Kortvoort in Amsterdam-Zuidoost following an explosion at a residence on August 25. While no injuries occurred, authorities are investigating the incident and have installed cameras for at least a month to address community safety concerns.

Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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