Witness saw man running away just before devastating fire at Turkish supermarket on Hoofdweg
A Turkish supermarket on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam was destroyed by a fire late Tuesday night after a witness observed a man fleeing the scene. Authorities are investigating the blaze, which follows an earlier fire last Friday and a 2023 explosion at the same location.
A fire destroyed the Mevsim supermarket, which also houses a butcher, bakery, and doner shop, on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam late Tuesday night. A witness reported seeing a man flee the scene by climbing over a rear fence just before the blaze broke out. While authorities are currently investigating the cause and have not ruled out arson, they emphasize that it is too early to confirm criminal intent. No injuries were reported, although residents living in five apartments above the premises were temporarily evacuated due to heavy smoke.
This incident marks the second fire at the store in less than a week, following a previous blaze reported last Friday. The supermarket, which has been under new ownership for approximately six months, also experienced a targeted explosion in 2023 under its previous management. The building has been declared a total loss and handed over to Stichting Salvage, leaving the future reopening of the business uncertain as police continue their inquiry.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
