Residents in Amsterdam were evacuated from their homes after a huge Fire ripped through the historic Vondelkerk church in the city on Thursday morning.Local media reports it is suspected that the structure, which dates back to 1880, was likely hit by fireworks.Footage shows flames rapidly spreading through the building and firefighters working to put out the blaze.The church was designed by one of Holland's most renowned architects, Pierre Cuypers, who was also responsible for the Rijksmuseum and the Central Station in Amsterdam.The church was most recently used as a venue for concerts and other events.
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Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve
A large fire engulfed the historic Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam on New Year's Eve, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. The fire, suspected to have been caused by fireworks, rapidly spread through the 1880 structure.
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A large fire engulfed the historic Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam on New Year's Eve, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. The fire, suspected to have been caused by fireworks, rapidly spread through the 1880 structure. Designed by renowned Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers, who also designed the Rijksmuseum and Central Station, the Vondelkerk was most recently used as a venue for concerts and events. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, which caused significant damage to the historic landmark. The extent of the damage and the investigation into the fire's cause are ongoing.
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The church was designed by Pierre Cuypers.
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The structure dates back to 1880.
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Residents in Amsterdam were evacuated from their homes.
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A fire ripped through the historic Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam on Thursday morning.
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It is suspected that the structure was likely hit by fireworks.
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