Delft Apartment Fire Leaves Dozens Displaced

Delft, Netherlands – A large fire broke out in an apartment building on Aart van der Leeuwlaan in Delft during the night of Friday, March 6th, and Saturday, March 7th, 2026, leaving dozens of residents temporarily displaced. The fire, which originated on the second floor, quickly engulfed the entire apartment.

Fire Details and Response

According to reports from District8 and Omroep Delft, the fire department received a call before 4:00 AM. Upon arrival, firefighters found the building already fully ablaze, with flames shooting from the windows. The building was formerly a retirement home that had been converted into separate apartments.

Due to difficulties accessing the building with fire trucks, the fire quickly escalated, prompting a “large fire” alert. Multiple fire units from surrounding areas, including Den Hoorn, Rijswijk, De Lier, and Wateringen, were dispatched to assist. RTL Nieuws reported that firefighters began evacuating residents of neighboring buildings as a precaution.

Evacuations and Safety

At least ten homes were evacuated, with residents being temporarily relocated while firefighters battled the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. An ambulance was on standby, but not needed as the apartment was vacant at the time of the fire. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control after some time and proceeded to extinguish remaining hotspots and inspect adjacent properties.

Investigation and Support

The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Authorities have declared the affected apartment uninhabitable. Stichting Salvage is on-site to assist those affected with the aftermath and claims process.

Key Takeaways

• A significant fire occurred at an apartment building on Aart van der Leeuwlaan in Delft.
• No injuries were reported.
• At least ten homes were evacuated.
• The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
• The affected apartment is uninhabitable.