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Olympic Stadium garage reopens after fire, no major impact on marathon

The parking garage beneath the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam has reopened following a fire that caused significant damage to the local Topsport Amsterdam offices. Organizers of the upcoming TCS Amsterdam Marathon have confirmed that the race will proceed as scheduled, potentially with minor adjustments.

The parking garage situated underneath the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam reopened this morning at 10:30, following a fire that occurred the previous evening. Although firefighters struggled to contain the blaze until the early hours of the night, the facility is now fully operational for motorists. The incident caused significant smoke and odor, resulting in substantial damage to the office of Topsport Amsterdam located within the stadium structure. While other areas of the venue are being assessed, many offices have already resumed normal business activities.

Despite the structural impact, organizers of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon, scheduled for October 17 and 18, confirm that the event will proceed as planned. Geert Wit, representing the organizing body Le Champion, stated that only minor adjustments might be necessary to accommodate the situation. The safety of participants and visitors remains the top priority, and organizers are working closely with local authorities to monitor the facility ahead of the race.

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