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Bystanders watch fire on Amsterdam's Nieuwe Hemweg spread rapidly: "The whole building is burning down"

A massive fire broke out at a building on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam, destroying the structure and a large number of electric shared scooters. Witnesses reported hearing batteries exploding as the fire spread rapidly, sending a large plume of smoke visible from the A10 motorway. No injuries were reported, and emergency services confirmed the fire was significantly under control by late afternoon.

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