Netherlands: Major Fire Engulfs Amsterdam’s Vondelkerk (Vondel Church) After New Year’s Celebration; WATCH Videos Here

Firefighters and police rushed to multiple emergency scenes across the Netherlands shortly after the New Year celebrations turned chaotic, with a major blaze breaking out at Amsterdam’s historic Vondelkerk (Vondel Church). Emergency services received the first calls around 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, less than an hour after revellers welcomed in the new year., , , ,The fire tore through the church, located beside Vondelpark, with dramatic flames engulfing the spire. Witnesses reported that parts of the roof collapsed, while authorities at the scene warned that the entire structure was at risk of collapsing, according to Dutch news agency ANP.,Elsewhere, a large fire erupted at a fireworks sales point in Hillegom, prompting officials to issue an NL-Alert. Another alert was sent out in Bedum, Groningen, where a gymnasium caught fire, releasing asbestos into the air.,As New Year’s festivities continued nationwide, emergency responders remained on high alert as fires and hazardous situations unfolded in several regions.,This is breaking news. Read more