US EditionLarge Fire Breaks Out in Dutch City of Utrecht Following Explosion
- On January 15, a large explosion ignited a major fire in Utrecht, Netherlands city centre, with local outlets describing the blast as 'gigantic' around 3.30pm Thursday.
- Amid reports of multiple blasts, investigators have not yet determined what caused the explosion as enquiries continue near Mariaplaats, and authorities urged the public to stay away.
- Emergency services reported multiple injured, with casualty counts ranging from at least one to up to 10, including four near Visscherssteeg; at least a half-dozen ambulances and a medical trauma team were dispatched, and the local hospital in Utrecht established an emergency trauma center.
- Police cordoned off the scene while the local fire department could not enter buildings due to collapse risk, and local residents were evacuated as the Red Cross called for volunteers soon.
- Several buildings collapsed or suffered heavy damage with debris scattered, and Mayor Sharon Dijksma warned people may still be trapped, including in a parking-garage stairwell.
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Huge blast rocks Dutch city Utrecht as buildings collapse, injuring at least four
NETHERLANDS, Jan 16 — A huge blast and fire broke out Thursday in the central Dutch city of Utrecht, with several buildings collapsing and at least four people lightly injured, according to the mayor.“As far as we know now, there are four victims: two people treated by paramedics at the scene, one taken to hospital with minor injuries, and another who became unwell after the events,” Sharon Dijksma told reporters.“Fortunately, according to initi…
A massive explosion took place on Thursday, 15 January 2026, in the centre of Utrecht, in the centre of the city, in the middle of the Netherlands, declaring a fire, a soldier with at least four injuries, announces to the authorities. It is possible that there are people caught under fire. The VIDEO Explosion is a powerful result of fire in the center of the city: “The Earth has collapsed”. The authorities are looking for survivors under fire fo…
A heavy explosion struck the Dutch city of Utrecht on Thursday afternoon. Several buildings collapsed in the historic city centre. A fire broke out. At least four people were injured. According to the news agency ANP, a firefighter spoke on Thursday of a "gangant explosion". Television recordings showed smoke rising above the historic city centre, as well as debris scattered on the streets. The authorities called on the population to avoid the a…
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