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Fire in Delft's historic centre prompts evacuation of 10 homes
A major fire broke out on Kerkstraat in central Delft early on Thursday.
The blaze was first seen at the back of a building near the Nieuwe Kerk, in the city's historic centre.
Ten homes were evacuated because the fire could spread to neighbouring buildings.
About 15 to 20 people were taken in at a nearby café, and no injuries had been reported.
Old buildings with wooden floors raised the risk of fire spreading unseen, so firefighters checked the nearby properties.
Fire crews brought several vehicles and used water from the canals to fight the fire.
The fire appeared under control, but crews had not declared it out, and the cause was not known.
People affected by smoke were advised to keep windows and doors shut and turn off mechanical ventilation.
A major fire broke out in Delft’s historic centre on Kerkstraat, near the Nieuwe Kerk, around 6:15 a.m. on October 22.
Ten homes were evacuated as a precaution because the fire could spread to nearby buildings.
About 15 to 20 evacuees were taken in at a nearby café.
Firefighters responded with multiple vehicles and checked neighbouring old buildings for signs of fire.
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire was not known.
- Who
- Firefighters and emergency services responded; about 15 to 20 people were evacuated.
- What
- A major fire broke out, prompting the evacuation of ten homes because it could spread to nearby buildings.
- When
- October 22, around 6:15 a.m.
- Where
- Kerkstraat in Delft’s historic centre, near the Nieuwe Kerk.
- Why
- The fire’s cause was not known. Homes were evacuated because the fire could spread to other buildings.
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The fire broke out in a building on Kerkstraat.
A fire brigade spokesperson said the fire could spread to nearby buildings.
A fire brigade spokesperson said the fire appeared to be under control but the all-clear had not been given.
- Evacuated homes
- 10
- Evacuees
- About 15 to 20
- Fire location
- Kerkstraat, Delft
- Fire service response
- Nine vehicles: seven fire engines and two aerial platforms
- Injuries
- None reported
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