Overview

• Firefighters reported explosions and later flare-ups as they brought the De Theetuin fire under control by dawn, with large parts collapsed and demolition likely.
• Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, no injuries were reported, and residents were advised to shut windows due to smoke and falling soot.
• Detectives are conducting forensic work and neighborhood inquiries, and no arrests have been announced.
• Separately, a multi-vehicle crash on the A28 near Leusden caused nearly two hours of delays, and police issued about 50 fines for ignoring a red cross.
• The KNMI issued a code yellow for dense morning fog, and forecasters say remnants of ex-hurricane Humberto could bring wind and rain from Friday.