Firework accidents kill two in Netherlands as fire ravages Amsterdam church
Summary
Two people died from fireworks accidents in the Netherlands during New Year's celebrations. Fire also damaged a historic church in Amsterdam, but no one was hurt in this incident. Across the Netherlands, there was a rise in violence against police and emergency workers, leading to many arrests.Key Facts
- Two people died in fireworks accidents in the Netherlands on New Year's Eve.
- A fire severely damaged the Vondelkerk, a historic church in Amsterdam, but there were no injuries.
- Emergency services controlled the fire by morning, and nearby residents briefly lost power.
- The tower and roof of the church were heavily damaged, but the main structure remained intact.
- Police faced increased violence over New Year's Eve, with 250 arrests made for incidents across the Netherlands.
- Strong winds made the fire in the Amsterdam church worse by spreading sparks.
- A nationwide ban on consumer firework sales will start from the next year.
- Similar incidents of violence with fireworks occurred in Belgium, leading to multiple arrests.
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