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Fatal boat fire in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood

Fatal boat fire in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood

One person died following a boat fire on the Geuzenkade in the De Baarsjes neighborhood of Amsterdam early this morning. Emergency services arrived on the scene around 5:00 AM, but the victim could not be saved and an investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway.

Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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