A massive fire destroyed a vacant former Chinese restaurant along the Deventerweg in Epse on Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2026.
The blaze drew a large crowd of onlookers and halted local traffic.
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Emergency services received reports of the fire at the former De Rozentuin restaurant on the N348 highway at approximately 2:14 p.
m.
Firefighting Response
The fire quickly escalated into a major incident, with heavy smoke billowing from the structure.
The fire department deployed two fire engines, a ladder truck, and an extra large water tanker to combat the flames.
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Firefighters launched an offensive interior assault to bring the fire under control and prevent it from spreading further.
Officials stated that no individuals were believed to be inside the building during the incident.
The precise cause of the fire remains unknown.
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The intense blaze and the influx of spectators caused significant traffic congestion in both directions on the N348 highway and surrounding roads.
