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Large Fire Breaks Out in Dutch City of Utrecht Following Explosion
At least four people were injured and several buildings collapsed after multiple explosions in Utrecht's city center, with emergency services unable to fully access the unstable site.
- 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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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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Total News Sources105
Leaning Left13Leaning Right17Center25Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center
L 24%
C 45%
R 31%
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