The fire is believed to have started around half past four during a barbecue on the roof terrace of Restaurant Da Angelo on the Roda JC Ring. The fire brigade is fighting the fire in the roof of the hotel with large equipment. It is unknown if anyone is still inside.
The matches of the WMC in the Parkstad Limburg Station have been temporarily suspended. The stadium is filled with many thousands of spectators from many countries. The black smoke clouds are clearly visible in the stadium.
Many people are now standing outside in the parking lots at the stadium. Corps that participate in the competitions have also come out.