A large fire destroyed dozens of electric microcars at an automotive dealership on a Numansdorp industrial estate in Zuid-Holland early Friday morning, May 29, 2026.
Emergency services reported that no injuries occurred during the incident, which produced significant smoke plumes across the residential vicinity.
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Blaze Erupted Around 3:00 a.m.
The blaze erupted at approximately 3:00 a. m.
, quickly engulfing numerous miniature vehicles and creating dense smoke clouds.
Regional authorities issued an immediate advisory instructing nearby residents to close all windows and doors and deactivate their home ventilation systems to prevent smoke inhalation.
Multiple fire trucks from around the region responded to the emergency call to combat the spreading flames.
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Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control shortly after their arrival, preventing the flames from advancing to adjacent structures.
The fire remained confined strictly to the front yard of the commercial property, according to a spokesperson for the safety region in a statement given to regional broadcaster Rijnmond.
The regional broadcaster further reported that very little remains of the affected microcars due to the intensity of the fire.
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Officials could not provide immediate details regarding the origin of the blaze, and police have initiated a formal investigation to determine the exact cause.
