In connection with the incident, multiple individuals have been arrested. This involves four minors. Their possible involvement in the fire and the preceding events is being investigated. Further arrests are not currently ruled out. Further details about the arrested individuals cannot be shared at this time.
Emergency services declared the fire under control around 11:00 PM on Thursday evening, and the building is currently being propped up for safety. There is severe damage to multiple apartments. The residents of the complex have been accommodated elsewhere and cannot yet return to their homes.
The area around the apartment complex has been cordoned off. As soon as possible, forensic investigation will begin into the fire. If you have information or camera footage (doorbell, dashcam, etc.) around the time of the fire, please contact 0900-8844 or anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000. Footage can also be sent via: www.politie.nl/upload.
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Source published: 11 April 25
Investigation into fire and explosion in apartment complex Heerhugowaard
Gebied: Heerhugowaard
The police in North Holland are investigating the cause of the fire that broke out on Thursday evening, April 10, in an apartment complex on Umbriellaan in Heerhugowaard. Prior to the fire, an explosion was heard around 8:10 PM.