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Two injured in house fire in the East

Two injured in house fire in the East

Two people were injured after a fire broke out in an apartment complex on Maria Telkesstraat in Amsterdam's Oost district early this morning. Emergency services brought the blaze under control within 45 minutes, and the victims were transported to the hospital for treatment.

A residential fire broke out early in the morning at an apartment complex located on Maria Telkesstraat in the Oost district. The blaze, which began around 12:45 a.m. on the second floor of the building, necessitated a significant emergency response. Multiple fire department units and ambulances were dispatched to the scene to address the situation. Firefighters were able to bring the flames under control approximately forty-five minutes after their arrival.

Two individuals sustained injuries during the incident and were transported to a hospital by ambulance for medical treatment. A spokesperson for the safety region stated that information regarding the severity of their injuries is not currently available. Authorities have not yet confirmed if the victims were residents of the apartment or established the official cause of the fire. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the event are expected to follow.

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

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