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RTV Utrecht
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Information from the NOS•yesterday, 18:39•Modified yesterday, 22:35
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The fire that broke out this afternoon on the roof of the NBC Congress Center in Nieuwegein is still not under command. It is a “quite large fireplace” and a lot of smoke is unveiled. Citizens are therefore recommended to preserve doorways and windows closed.
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The fire broke out all-around 2:40 pm this afternoon. About 400 people today who have been present in the constructing at the time had to go away quickly. Firefighters have deployed at least 20 autos to extinguish the fire. An ambulance was also identified as for an individual who had inhaled smoke.
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The fireplace is difficult to extinguish mainly because the hearth predominantly breaks out in the cavities and roof. In addition, the smoke progress is so great that firefighters can’t extinguish the hearth from the inside of.
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This evening it was resolved to use a crane and get rid of the facade panels. Thereafter, the firefighters must be in a position to extinguish the hearth adequately. It will acquire some time, experiences the Stability region.
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Perform on the roof
Owing to the advancement of smoke, the Security Area asks regional residents to preserve home windows and doorways closed and to disable mechanical ventilation exactly where probable.
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The fireplace broke out in the course of function on the roof of the NBC Convention Centre on Blokhoeve in Nieuwegein. The roofers identified as the firefighters themselves, they report RTV Utrecht.
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