A church employee discovered the fire around 7:30 PM and was able to extinguish it. There was a lot of smoke in the church, and windows were broken due to the fire. The chapel is temporarily closed due to the police investigation. Last night, a neighborhood investigation was also conducted. If you noticed anything suspicious, have camera footage, or other information that can help us with the investigation, please contact us at 0900-8844. You can also report anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000.
Police Force
Source published: 27 August 25
Police Investigates Fire in Church
Gebied: Gilze-Rijen
On the evening of August 26, a fire broke out in a church on Kerkstraat in Gilze. The police are investigating whether arson was involved. There is a lot of damage in the church.