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Fire on roof terrace of home on Borneo island

Fire on roof terrace of home on Borneo island

A fire broke out on the rooftop terrace of a house on Borneo Island in Amsterdam this afternoon. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, though significant damage was reported and the cause of the incident remains under investigation.

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

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