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Fire at flower stall on the Amstelveenseweg

Fire at flower stall on the Amstelveenseweg

A fire occurred at a flower stall on the Amstelveenseweg in Amsterdam, requiring multiple fire department units to respond. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

A fire broke out at a flower stall on the Amstelveenseweg in the southern district of Amsterdam late in the evening. Emergency services, including multiple fire department units, were dispatched to the scene around 9:10 PM to combat the blaze. Photographs from the area showed thick smoke covering the street as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, which were visibly erupting from the structure.

Authorities have reported that there are no known injuries resulting from the incident. The operation drew significant attention as emergency crews managed the scene to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. Investigations into the exact cause of the fire at the stall are expected to follow once the area is secured and fully cooled down.

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

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