Fire Breaks Out in Amsterdam Curtain Shop, One Hospitalized

A significant fire erupted in Amsterdam’s Rivierenbuurt neighborhood early Monday morning, originating in a curtain shop on the Maasstraat. One person was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation and a neighboring residence sustained substantial damage.

What Happened?

The blaze began around 2:45 AM in a shop located on the Maasstraat, quickly spreading to the apartment above, according to a spokesperson from the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region Hart van Nederland. Residents reported hearing a loud explosion prior to the fire’s outbreak NH Nieuws.

Firefighters brought the fire under control around 3:30 AM. A resident of a nearby home was treated for smoke inhalation and transported to a local hospital.

Local Reactions

A local resident described being startled awake by the noise, stating, “You heard sirens everywhere, it was really a big fire.” The resident also noted that the area is typically quiet and that there had been no prior issues reported at the shop NH Nieuws.

Investigation Underway

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities confirmed that the incident began with an explosion, but the source of the explosion is still unknown. The Safety Region stated they are not yet able to comment on the cause Hart van Nederland.

About the Maasstraat

The Maasstraat is located in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam, in the Zuid district Wikipedia. The street is named after the Maas River and features a mix of shops and residential buildings Wikipedia.