A large fire broke out at an apartment building on the Oude Koemarkt in the historic city center of Sneek on Saturday morning, July 4, 2026.
The blaze started on the fourth floor, according to Veiligheidsregio Fryslân. Emergency services received the first report at approximately 5:05 a.
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m. and found flames shooting out of the apartment upon arrival.
Firefighters quickly brought the situation under control, declaring the fire extinguished by 5:39 a. m.
before beginning damping-down operations.
Due to the scale of the fire and its location in the historic district, substantial equipment was deployed.
Residents Displaced, Police Investigation Underway
Displaced residents are currently being accommodated nearby.
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Local authorities are working with affected individuals to determine whether they can return to their homes or if alternative housing will be required.
The site has been officially declared a crime scene by the police.
According to Veiligheidsregio Fryslân, multiple emergency services had already visited the exact address earlier that night following reports of unrest.
Law enforcement officials are conducting further inquiries and will release more information at a later time.
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No details regarding potential casualties or the cause of the fire have been confirmed.
