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Explosion at home in Haarlem

An explosion damaged a house on Eendenkooistraat in Haarlem early Wednesday morning, but no injuries were reported. Police have opened an investigation and are seeking witnesses and camera footage to determine the cause of the incident.

An explosion occurred at a residence on Eendenkooistraat in Haarlem during the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police received reports of the blast around 1:20 a.m., which caused significant damage to the home, including blowing in the front door and damaging the windows and frame. Emergency responders evaluated the residents at the scene, and fortunately, no one sustained injuries that required hospital treatment.

Authorities have launched an official investigation to determine the exact circumstances behind the incident. Currently, the cause of the explosion remains unknown. Police are actively appealing to the public for assistance and are requesting that anyone with information or relevant security camera footage contact them to aid in their ongoing inquiry.

Haarlem Netherlands

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

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