Fireworks Accidents Kill 2 in Netherlands
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Our first trip to Amsterdam as a family was great, but there are mistakes I wish we avoided and tips I wish we knew before we got to the Netherlands.
The beloved 154-year-old Vondel Church in Amsterdam was devastated by a massive fire that erupted shortly after midnight on New Year's Day.
The historic Vondelkerk in Amsterdam “cannot be saved,” authorities said early Thursday as firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze that erupted shortly after midnight during New Year’s celebrations.
Major fires broke out across the Netherlands shortly after New Year’s celebrations, including a severe blaze at Amsterdam’s Vondelkerk, where parts of the roof collapsed and authorities feared the building could fully collapse.
A massive fire engulfed Amsterdam’s 150-year-old Vondelkerk Church early on January 1, 2026, destroying the historic landmark after flames broke out on the roof. The church tower collapsed as firefighters battled the blaze and authorities issued emergency alerts.
Historic Vondelkerk in Amsterdam, a 150-year-old neo-Gothic landmark, was destroyed by fire amid unprecedented New Year's violence and fireworks-related speculation.