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In Amsterdam A fire on New Year’s Eve largely destroyed a large church. The approximately 50-meter-high tower and roof of the Vondel Church in the center of the capital collapsed, the authorities announced. Firefighters brought the fire under control in the morning and there were no injuries. The church has not been used as a place of worship for decades.
A large number of homes in the area surrounding the church were evacuated. Around 90 households were temporarily without power. The cause of the fire, which broke out shortly after midnight, is not yet known. Strong wind fanned the flames and caused sparks to fly.
“It is a very violent and terrible fire in this monumental church,” said Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema. “Our first concern and priority now is the welfare and homes of the immediate residents.”
The Netherlands celebrated the last turn of the year, where firecrackers and rockets were allowed. People bought far more legal and illegal fireworks than in previous years. There were a number of fires. It is still unclear whether the fire in the church was related to fireworks.
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