At the fire Six cats and a lizard, a so-called bearded dragon, died in the container housing complex on Voetbalstraat in the Riekerhaven district in Nieuw-West. The fire department will let you know this evening. The fire started this morning in one of the homes and quickly spread. Dozens of residents lost their homes as a result.
The fire brigade is still working on extinguishing the fire tonight.
The surrounding buildings have now been released, the residents of which have been allowed to return to their homes. Long-term care is being considered for residents who can no longer return to their studio.
A 27-year-old resident of the residential complex has been arrested on suspicion of arson.