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Large flames erupt from warehouse in Amsterdam

A large fire destroyed a warehouse in Amsterdam Nieuw-West late at night, with no injuries reported. Firefighters are letting the building burn out in a controlled manner, causing temporary train service disruptions between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol.

A significant fire broke out at a warehouse on the Johan Huizingalaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West around 11:00 PM. Emergency services arrived on the scene with multiple units, but the structure was deemed a total loss by safety authorities. Firefighters decided to let the building burn out in a controlled manner, noting that no individuals were inside when the blaze began and there is no risk of the flames spreading to neighboring structures.

The large fire generated significant amounts of smoke, prompting local authorities to manage the scene carefully. Due to the proximity of the incident to a railway line, train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol were suspended by the Dutch Railways to ensure safety during firefighting operations. Service disruptions were expected to last until at least 1:00 AM. While the cause of the fire remains unknown, authorities continue to monitor the site as they work to contain the incident.

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

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