Overview
- An explosion on the fourth floor of a 12‑storey flat on Ocarinalaan in Rijswijk around 13:00 Sunday caused a major fire but no injuries, according to police.
- Witnesses reported multiple blasts, flames and heavy smoke; a police helicopter and trauma team responded, the fire was extinguished and damage is being assessed.
- Surrounding apartments in Rijswijk were checked and handed over to Stichting Salvage for assistance, and replacement housing is being sought for the affected family.
- Separately, an explosive device detonated just before 06:00 Monday at a portiek on Berkelstraat in Rotterdam‑Kralingen, scorching the door and melting plastic on the pavement.
- Police detained a 20‑year‑old Rotterdam man shortly after the Kralingen blast and are conducting forensic inquiries into possible ties with prior incidents at the address, including two explosions and a shooting in May.