Two firefighters injured in house fire in Amsterdam-West
Two firefighters suffered minor burns while battling a house fire that broke out in an attic on Columbusstraat in Amsterdam-West on Monday morning. Twelve nearby homes were evacuated during the three-and-a-half-hour operation, and it remains uncertain when residents will be able to return.
A residential fire broke out early Monday morning on the attic floor of an apartment building on Columbusstraat in Amsterdam-West. The blaze was discovered around 5:30 a.m., prompting an immediate emergency response that resulted in the evacuation of twelve surrounding homes. Residents were provided temporary shelter at a nearby supermarket while emergency services worked to contain the situation. Two firefighters sustained first-degree burns when intense heat penetrated their protective gear while they were attempting to extinguish the flames. Both personnel were examined by medical staff on the scene but did not require hospitalization. Firefighting efforts lasted for approximately three and a half hours, as the blaze proved difficult to suppress because it had spread into the walls. Crews were forced to drill holes into the building's exterior to gain access to the hidden fire, finally achieving control over the incident by 9:00 a.m. Authorities have not yet determined when displaced residents will be allowed to return to their homes.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
