A blazing fire destroyed three homes in Papendrecht in the night from Wednesday to Thursday, after an explosion had taken place there. A child was taken to the hospital for a check -up due to smoke inhalation.
Around 2.25 pm an explosion took place at the house on Vincent van Goghlaan in Papendrecht in South Holland. Because of the large fire and the many smoke development that emerged, the fire brigade scaled up to several units.
At the time of the explosion there were six people in the home: two adults and four children. They were able to flee from the house before the fire spread over the entire building. One of the children had complaints due to smoke inhabits and had to be taken to the hospital.
Another child hurt himself when fleeing from the house. But that injury is not too bad, the police report.
The fire spread quickly and spread to other homes. The Safety Region tried to prevent the fire spraying through surrounding homes. In the end, three houses were declared uninhabitable.
Forty people from the home evacuated
Due to the severe smoke development, a total of nearly forty people had to be taken out of their home in the middle of the night. They were able to go to a shelter location, but almost everyone could go back home later.
This did not apply to the residents of a total of five homes, including the three destroyed homes. An alternative stay is being sought for them.
The fire was under control around 5.45 am. The police are investigating further and calls on witnesses to report.
A raging fire destroyed three homes in papendrecht between Wednesday and thursday night after an explosion occurred. A child was tasks to Hospital for a check-up due to smoke inhalation.
Around 2:25 am, an explosion occurred at the house on Vincent van Goghlaan in Papendrecht, South Holland. Due to the Large Fire and the Large Amount of Smoke That Was Generated, The Fire Brigade Scaled Up to Several Units.
At the time of the explosion, there were Six People in the House: Two Adults and Four Children. They were able to flee the house Themselves before the fire spread through the building. One of the Children had complaints due to smoke inhalation and had to be tasks to Hospital.
Another Child was kured while fleeeing the house. But That Injury is not Too Bad, The Police Report.
The Fire Spread Quickly and Spread to Other Houses. The Safety Region Tried to Prevent the Fire from Spreading by Spraying Surrounding Houses Wet. Ultimately, three homes have leg declared uninhabitable.
Forty People Evacuated From Home
Due to the heavy smoke development, a Total of Almost Forty People had to be removed from their homes in the middle of the night. They were able to go to a reception location, but almost everyone was later able to return home.
That was not the case for the residents of a total of five homes, including the three destroyed homes. An Alternative Stay is Being Sought For Them.
Around 5:45 am the fire was under control. The Police Are Conducting Further Investigations and Are Calling on Witnesses to Report.