Historic Amsterdam Vondelkerk Church Catches Fire on New Year's Eve, Residents Evacuated
January 1, 2026
On Thursday morning, a massive fire engulfed the historic Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam. Residents near the church were evacuated for safety. The fire likely started due to fireworks, local media reported. The church, built in 1880, is a famous landmark and tourist spot. Footage showed flames spreading quickly inside the building while firefighters worked hard to douse the fire. The Vondelkerk was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who also created the Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Central Station. Recently, the church served as a venue for concerts and special events. Authorities are investigating the cause but believe the fireworks used during New Year's Eve celebrations triggered the blaze.
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Amsterdam
Vondelkerk
Historic Church
Fire
New Year's Eve
Fireworks
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