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Significant damage to Sloterdijk business premises after major fire

Significant damage to Sloterdijk business premises after major fire

A large fire broke out at a commercial building on Tijnmuiden street in Amsterdam early this morning. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within hours, and no injuries were reported while an investigation into the cause remains ongoing.

A major fire broke out at a commercial building located on Tijnmuiden street in the Sloterdijk area of Amsterdam during the night. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze around 1:00 AM, and due to the rapid spread of the flames, firefighters were forced to scale up their response efforts immediately. The heavy smoke generated by the fire made it initially difficult for emergency crews to locate the exact source of the ignition within the property.

Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control by approximately 2:15 AM. Following the containment, specialized equipment including thermal cameras was used to inspect the structure, specifically checking the ceiling and cavity walls to ensure no hidden heat sources remained. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.

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

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