Fire in pizzeria Leeuwarden, uncertain if there are any victims

In Leeuwarden, a fire broke out this morning in a pizzeria where four students live. The fire is now under control, the fire brigade reports. It is not clear if there are any victims.

According to the fire department, the fire started in the pizzeria and then spread to the upper floor. It is not yet clear what caused the fire.

Student accommodation is above the pizzeria. There are four people registered at the address. It is certain that there are not two people at home. According to the fire brigade, it is not clear if the other two residents are still in the building.

“We are currently trying to enter the building. But that is difficult, because some parts have collapsed or are unstable,” said a spokesman for the fire brigade. . Omrop Fryslan.

The fire brigade was able to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings. The fire caused a lot of smoke. In the NL warning, the fire brigade warned people in the area to keep their windows and doors closed.