Fire department cannot determine cause of Westpoort fire: damage is too extensive

The fire department is unable to determine the cause of a devastating fire in Amsterdam's Westpoort district because the resulting damage is too extensive for a proper investigation. The blaze likely originated with electric rental scooters parked outside before spreading to a warehouse that housed multiple businesses, including a book distribution center. While no injuries were reported, the fire completely destroyed the building and produced smoke visible from several neighboring cities.