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Major fire destroys over forty cars in popular Amsterdam Schiphol Airport parking lot

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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.

This post was published on 11 November 2024 12:47

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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