Overview
- Calls about the blaze came shortly after midnight, with first reports around 12:45 a.m. as flames raced through the roof and spire of the church beside Vondelpark.
- Firefighters worked through the night to contain the fire and protect nearby homes, and residents were urged to stay indoors with windows closed.
- Amsterdam authorities said the 50-meter tower collapsed and the roof was badly damaged, and they reported the main structure was expected to remain standing.
- Evacuations were carried out around Vondelstraat as embers and debris posed hazards, and crews focused on salvaging what remained of the monument.
- The cause is under investigation, as the night saw two fireworks-related deaths, injuries, attacks on police and firefighters, and a rare nationwide alert to keep emergency lines clear.