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Large fire engulfs food wholesaler in Rotterdam
A large fire engulfed a food wholesaler in northwest Rotterdam.
The business is on the Zestienhoven industrial estate, near Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
The company sells food from the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa.
Firefighters said the building was burning throughout its interior, and flames were reported coming out of it at about 02:15.
The building covers more than 1,000 square metres.
Firefighters are working to stop the fire spreading to other buildings on the estate, and no one has been injured.
A large fire broke out at a food wholesaler in northwest Rotterdam.
Firefighters said the entire inside of the building was on fire.
The building covers more than 1,000 square metres.
Firefighters were trying to stop the fire spreading to other buildings on the Zestienhoven business park.
No one was injured.
- Who
- A food wholesaler and the Rotterdam fire service.
- What
- A large fire engulfed the wholesaler’s building.
- When
- The fire was reported in an article published on 24 October 2026; firefighters gave an update at around 02:15.
- Where
- The Zestienhoven business park in northwest Rotterdam, near Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The fire service reported that flames were coming out of the building.
NOS published a report on the fire, noting that firefighters were trying to stop it spreading to nearby buildings.
- Building size
- More than 1,000 square metres
- Location
- Zestienhoven business park, northwest Rotterdam
- Nearby landmark
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Injuries
- None reported
- Products sold
- Food from the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa
What people are saying
the entire building is on fire inside
the flames were coming out of the building