One person was injured and taken to hospital in a major fire that raged this morning in an apartment complex in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. It is not yet clear how serious the injuries are, a spokesman for the fire service said.
The fire, which is not yet under control, releases a lot of smoke, which can be seen in the area. The fire brigade advises local residents to keep windows and doors closed and to switch off the ventilation. According to the spokesman, many vehicles were used, including from the Kennemerland fire brigade, to extinguish the fire. An air ambulance was also called in.
Young refugees
The fire broke out on Voetbalstraat in Slotervaart. There is the so-called Startblok Riekerhaven, a housing project intended for young refugees who have just received a residence permit (status holders) and young people from the Netherlands. The complex consists of container homes. The fire started in one home on the second floor and then spread to other homes.
The entire complex has since been evacuated. The residents are not being taken care of for the time being, but this will be arranged as soon as possible, the spokesman for the fire brigade said. It is not yet clear how many residents are involved.
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