Dozens of Ukrainian refugees cannot go back to their reception location in Swolgen in North Limburg. The shelter is damaged for a nightly fire. The cause of the fire is still unknown. The Ukrainians are taken care of in the region.
The fire broke out around 2.10 a.m. in the daycare location on Jan van Swolgenstraat in the night from Monday to Tuesday. The fire mainly damaged the back of the building, but nobody was injured. The refugees had to leave the shelter.
The 45 residents were initially taken care of at a campsite nearby. Later they were able to go to two other reception locations. For privacy reasons, the municipality cannot tell where they are now, a spokesperson for the municipality of Horst aan de Maas reports to L1 News .
It is still unclear whether the Ukrainians can return to the daycare in Swolgen. The fire brigade and police are still investigating the cause of the fire.
According to the planning, the daycare will close its doors as of January 1, 2026. The municipality is currently investigating whether it can still open a crisis relief.
Boxes of Ukrainian Refugees Will not be able to return to their reception location in Swolgen, North Limburg, for the time being. The Reception Center was Damaged in A Fire Overnight. The Cause of the Fire is Still Unknown. The Ukrainians are Being accommodated in The Region.
The Fire Broke Out On The Night of Monday to Tuesday Around 2:10 am at the reception location on Jan van Swolgenstraat. The Fire Mainly Damaged the Rear of the Building, But No One was injured. However, the refugees had to leave the reception center.
The 45 Residents Were Initially Accomodated at a campsite nearby. Later, they were able to go to two other reception locations. For Privacy Reasons, The Municipality Cannot Say Where they are Now, A Spokesperson for the Municipality of Horst on the Maas Told L1 News .
It is Still Unclear Whether the Ukrainians can Return to the reception center in Swolgen. The Fire Department and Police Are Still Investigating The Cause of the Fire.
Accordance to the planning, the reception center Will Close on January 1, 2026. The Municipality is Currently Investigating Whether It Can Open Another Crisis Shelter.