Firework accidents kill two in Netherlands as fire ravages Amsterdam church

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 1, 2026 at 08:58 PM

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New Year's Eve in the Netherlands was marked by tragedy and unrest. On January 1, 2026, two people died in separate firework accidents. In Amsterdam, a fire severely damaged the 19th-century Neo-Gothic Vondelkerk, a landmark near Vondelpark, causing its 50-meter tower to collapse. While the cause of the fire is unknown, strong winds exacerbated the blaze, leading to the evacuation of nearby residences and temporary power outages for 90 households. Across the country, police reported an increase in violence against emergency services, resulting in approximately 250 arrests and the deployment of riot police in several towns.

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