Signs of arson at Amsteldijk villa, property was nearing completion

A significant fire broke out at a luxury villa located on the Amsteldijk Noord in Amstelveen around 9:00 p.m. yesterday. Property owner Philippe Hes confirmed that the building, which had recently been sold and was nearing completion, was scheduled to be handed over to new owners within a few weeks. Emergency services reported that the blaze caused extensive damage, particularly to the upper floor, requiring firefighters to remove part of the wooden roof to fully extinguish the flames. Local police are now investigating the incident, as authorities have discovered indications suggesting that the fire may have been deliberately set. The property previously made headlines earlier this summer when squatters occupied the residence, though they were ordered to vacate by the court in late August. Hes, who was unable to enter the sealed building to assess the full extent of the destruction, expressed his distress over the loss of the property shortly before its intended sale completion.