The watchtower on the grounds of the Drentsche Golf & Country Club in Zeijerveen has been severely damaged by fire.
The fire raged at the top of the tower on Ten Oeverstraat. The fire brigade scaled up to medium fire, because there was little water on site and the tower was difficult to reach.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, but arson has not been ruled out.
In recent months, several watchtowers in Drenthe have been the target of vandalism and destruction.