Major fire on Geulstraat: building evacuated, police investigating
A large fire erupted in an Amsterdam apartment building early this morning, forcing an emergency evacuation of several residents. While one person suffered a minor injury while escaping, there were no hospitalizations, and an investigation into the fire's cause is underway.
A major fire broke out at approximately 1:40 a.m. in a ground-floor apartment on Geulstraat in Amsterdam. Emergency services quickly escalated their response as large flames erupted from the building, prompting an immediate evacuation. One resident sustained a sprained ankle after jumping from the first floor to escape the smoke, while others were rescued by firefighters using ladders or forced to flee through the smoke-filled stairwell. Fortunately, no individuals required hospitalization following the incident.
While the fire was contained to the original apartment, the property suffered extensive damage, including destroyed furniture and significant smoke and soot contamination. Several neighboring units were impacted, preventing residents from returning to their homes immediately. The building's residents have been provided temporary shelter in a local cafe while officials conduct an investigation into the cause of the blaze. Authorities are still assessing the condition of the remaining apartments within the structure.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
