paroolOct 13, 2026, 19:59

Fierce house fire in Indische Buurt, two people checked by ambulance staff

A major fire erupted in a fourth-floor apartment on Halmaheirastraat in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze within forty-five minutes, while two people were examined by ambulance staff for potential injuries.

A significant fire broke out on the fourth floor of an apartment complex on Halmaheirastraat in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze around 8:30 PM, and firefighters managed to bring the incident under control within forty-five minutes. Visual footage of the scene showed thick smoke billowing from the top-level unit. Significant damage was reported to the affected residence following the intense fire. Two individuals were evaluated by medical personnel on-site to assess their condition, though details regarding the nature or severity of any potential injuries remain currently undisclosed by authorities.

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

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