Major fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West parking garage, 55 homes evacuated
A major fire broke out in an underground parking garage at an apartment complex in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, resulting in the evacuation of 55 nearby homes. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was brought under control after two hours of intensive firefighting efforts.
A major fire broke out in a parking garage beneath an apartment complex on Theodoor van Hoytemastraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West during the early hours of the morning. Emergency services were alerted around 2:45 AM and quickly escalated their response to a very large fire, requiring the deployment of a firefighting robot to manage the flames. Due to the significant amount of smoke generated by the incident, local authorities issued a safety advisory urging nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed and to disable mechanical ventilation systems. The situation was brought under control within two hours.
As a safety precaution, residents of 55 apartments situated above the garage were evacuated and temporarily relocated to a local hotel. While no injuries were reported, several individuals were assessed by paramedics as a precautionary measure. Residents are currently unable to return to their homes, as officials must first conduct a thorough inspection to assess the structural damage. At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
