Overview

• The blaze broke out around 22:05 on Vrolikstraat and was quickly escalated by firefighters to a large incident before being brought under control.
• The fire started in a first-floor apartment, ignited its wooden balcony, and spread upward to two higher balconies and their units.
• Five residents were evacuated, with two floors guided out via the stairwell and the top-floor occupants rescued by ladder truck.
• All five people were assessed for smoke inhalation on scene and none required transport to the hospital.
• Three apartments are currently uninhabitable, nearby units were temporarily cleared for safety checks including carbon monoxide testing, and authorities advised downwind residents to shut windows and turn off mechanical ventilation as two ambulances stood by.