The firemen fighting a large fire in the Langestraat in the center of Alkmaar. Photo ANP / Maurice Amoureus
The fire in the center of Alkmaar, which has raged for hours, four shops destroyed and two buildings was severely damaged, is under control. At the beginning of the afternoon, let the fire department know that the fire is given.
Dozens of people were evacuated because of the great fire in the street in the center of the city.
Some of the evacuated residents could after the signal fire master back home. The others probably hear at the end of the afternoon or they may return. Their homes have water damage. Also need to be done yet measurements of carbon monoxide, said a spokesman for the Safety of North Holland North. The people who can not go home, sit with friends or family.
The fire started Thursday just after 3:00 am on the roof of a house above the shop in the Langestraat. Around 6:00 pm the fire hit on to adjoining properties. The fire had great difficulty putting because it was too dangerous to enter the old buildings. The stores are large and deep and close together. Therefore platforms were used to reach the fires
How the fire may occur is unknown
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