Vlammenzee destroys electronics store in Zwanenburg

An enormous conflagration at the storage of electronics store Welhof on the Venenweg in Zwanenburg last night.

The fire started around half past one at De Weeren business park. The flames quickly erupted from the roof of the building.

Many fire engines are present to extinguish the large flames. A spokesperson for the Kennemerland safety region says that the fire brigade is trying to to prevent the fire from spreading to other companies attached to the property.

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The building on Venenweg houses an online electronics store with new, but also cheaper brands of equipment and second-hand electronics.

According to a witness, several employees were working inside preparing orders for the next day. The Kennemerland safety region has announced that three employees are involved. They managed to leave the building in time and are unharmed.

The fire brigade will continue to extinguish the fire for the next few hours.

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