Two Cars Destroyed in Fire at Auto Body Repair Shop in Valkenswaard

A fire broke out at an auto body repair shop on Dragonder in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, on Sunday evening, resulting in the complete destruction of two vehicles. The incident was first reported around 11:10 PM after a nearby business observed flickering lights on its security cameras.

Details of the Incident

According to Omroep Brabant, a staff member at a neighboring business noticed the flickering on security footage and investigated. Upon inspection, two cars at the auto body repair shop were found engulfed in flames.

Firefighters faced difficulties extinguishing the blaze due to a fuel leak in one of the vehicles, which intensified the fire. Both cars were severely damaged and are considered a total loss.

Location and Businesses Involved

The fire occurred at an auto body repair shop located on Dragonder in Valkenswaard. Van Hal Autoschade is located at Dragonder 49-G, 5555 XZ Valkenswaard, and I-Colors is located at Dragonder 46A 5555 XZ Valkenswaard. It is currently unknown if either of these businesses were directly involved in the incident.

Cause of the Fire

As of Monday, March 23, 2026, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the origin of the blaze.

Recent Updates

Valkenswaard24 reported the incident 14 hours ago, confirming that two cars were completely destroyed.