Fire Breaks Out in Helmond Garden, Quickly Contained
A fire erupted in the backyard of a home on Scheerdershof in Helmond on Monday evening, March 23, 2026. The fire, which involved a pile of waste and a fence, was quickly brought under control by fire crews.
According to reports from 112Brabant and Omroep Brabant, the incident occurred at a residence currently undergoing renovations. The fire department was alerted to the blaze around 8:30 PM.
Construction Debris Fueled the Flames
Firefighters arrived to find a significant amount of construction debris burning in the garden, which had spread to a nearby fence. Ditishelmond.nl reports that the fire originated within a heap of building waste.
No Injuries Reported
Fortunately, no one was present at the property when the fire broke out, and no injuries were reported. The fire was quickly extinguished with the use of one fire engine. The fence sustained damage and was left blackened by the flames, according to ED.nl.
Cause of Fire Unknown
The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Authorities have not released any information regarding the origin of the blaze.