Last night, a massive fire broke out in a parking area in Rijsenhout, North Holland, destroying between 40 and 50 vehicles. This parking lot, commonly used by travelers flying via Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, witnessed an intense blaze that continued until early morning.
According to the Kennemerland Safety Region, which posted updates on social media platform X, the incident began around 3 a.m. and led to a dramatic scene as flames engulfed rows of vehicles. The fire response teams struggled to contain the blaze due to the presence of multiple electric vehicles, which present unique firefighting challenges due to their battery structure. Firefighters worked until at least 6:45 a.m. to extinguish the flames.
While the parking facility is not officially associated with Schiphol Airport, it serves as a popular choice for travelers looking to park near the airport. Given its proximity—just a few kilometers from Schiphol—many travelers may face delays or complications due to the fire’s impact.
A video that appeared on De Telegraaf website indicate the major damage caused.
Bij de #brand in #Rijsenhout gaat het om ca 40 a 50 personenauto's welke door de brand verwoest zijn. Betreft het uw auto dan kunt u aangifte doen bij politie Haarlemmermeer onder vermelding van procesnummer 2024250838 ^GvM
— VRK (@VRKennemerland) November 11, 2024
Tot wel 50 auto's gaan in vlammen op bij brand op Schiphol-parking in Rijsenhout https://t.co/c6sSYHuFkG via @NUnl
50 cars on fire at parking at Schiphol Airport.— amsterdam_bill (@amsterdam_bill) November 11, 2024
