Fire started on street in Floradorp, large police presence

A fire was deliberately set on the streets of the Floradorp neighborhood in Amsterdam around 5:00 PM, involving items like bicycles. Emergency responders faced resistance from bystanders, forcing both police and firefighters to withdraw by 7:15 PM due to escalating safety concerns. The situation worsened as groups of youths gathered around the fire and threw fireworks into it, leading to a significant police presence.

Authorities re-engaged around 8:00 PM as tensions mounted, with reporters noting youths throwing bricks at officers. Several streets, including Sneeuwbalstraat, were blocked by overturned fences and bicycles, hindering traffic. By 9:00 PM, the Mobile Unit was deployed to control the crowd, allowing firefighters to finally extinguish the blaze. Throughout the evening, police vans and patrol cars chased youths who were racing through the neighborhood streets.