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Major fire at supermarket in West, residents of surrounding homes evacuated

A major fire erupted at a supermarket on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam-West, prompting the evacuation of nearby homes. Emergency services have brought the fire under control, but the cause remains unknown and it is unclear if anyone was injured.

A significant fire broke out at a supermarket located on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam-West late this evening. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 10:40 p.m. and quickly upgraded the status to a major fire. While firefighters have now managed to bring the blaze under control, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.

As a safety precaution, authorities evacuated several homes surrounding the supermarket property, including families with children. The displaced residents are currently being sheltered at a nearby police station, though it remains unclear how many people were affected or when they might be allowed to return to their homes. It has not yet been confirmed whether any individuals sustained injuries during the emergency event.

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

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