Overview
- An intense fire in a second-floor unit at the De Schanshoek complex on De Hofstedenlaan prompted the evacuation of all 15 apartments.
- Emergency responders moved residents outside quickly; several people were checked for smoke inhalation and one resident sustained minor injuries and shock.
- The apartment where the fire began has been declared uninhabitable and the flat above suffered significant damage.
- Inspectors are reviewing structural cracks and smoke damage in other units to decide which homes are safe to re-enter.
- About ten residents, many elderly and some in wheelchairs, were temporarily sheltered at Wijkgebouw De Schans, and tenants were advised to stay with family or use hotel accommodation if needed.