A large fire broke out in the historic centre of Delft, leading to the evacuation of ten homes, according to De Telegraaf. The blaze was reported on Thursday morning, with the Dutch newspaper carrying live coverage of the incident.
De Telegraaf reports that the fire was later brought under control. Omroep Delft, a local broadcaster, also reported that the very large fire in the city's inner centre was under control and that ten homes had been evacuated. Omroep West, another regional outlet, reported earlier that there was a chance the flames could spread to adjacent buildings.
The historic centre of Delft, a city in the Dutch province of South Holland, contains many older buildings, a factor that regional broadcasters highlighted as a concern while the fire was still active. The reports did not specify the cause of the blaze, the extent of any damage, or whether anyone was injured.
Details on the number of emergency service personnel deployed and the exact location within the centre were not provided in the available reporting. The situation drew live coverage from multiple Dutch media outlets as it developed through the morning.
What to watch next: official statements from local authorities on the cause of the fire and a fuller assessment of damage to the affected properties.
