A major house fire erupted on Kerkstraat in Noordwijkerhout during the early hours of Monday, May 25, 2026.
Emergency services were dispatched around 4:06 a. m.
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after reports of thick black smoke visible from a distance.
The fire department escalated the incident to a "very large fire" upon arrival. Intense flames threatened to spread to neighboring houses and sheds.
According to 112duinenbollenstreek. nl, the fire likely started in a shed or canopy before reaching the main roof.
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A rapid containment strategy by local crews prevented further spread to adjacent properties.
Neighbor Coen Pennings discovered the fire after waking up to smoke. He evacuated his own home and alerted the residents inside the burning house.
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Firefighters remain on site conducting inspections. The official cause is unknown, and authorities are investigating whether solar panels played a role.
