Multiple Fires in New Year’s Eve Night; Cyclists Collide in City Center
fire-in-beerta/” title=”Bystanders Capture Loose Horse: Wednesday's 112-News & Fire in Beerta”>Groningen, Netherlands – As the clock struck midnight to ring in the new year, emergency services in the city of Groningen were met with a challenging night, responding to multiple fires and a collision involving cyclists in the city center.
Firefighters were called to extinguish several blazes throughout the night, with the most significant occurring at a residential building on the Oude Kijk in ‘t Jatstraat. The fire, which broke out around 1:30 AM, was quickly brought under control, but not before causing substantial damage to the property. No injuries were reported.
In addition to the residential fire, smaller fires were reported at various locations across the city, including a parked car on the Boterdiep and a waste container on the Gedempte Zuiderdiep. Authorities are investigating the cause of these fires, with initial suspicions pointing towards fireworks-related incidents.
The city center also saw a collision between several cyclists, leaving one person with minor injuries. The incident occurred at the intersection of the Oude Boteringestraat and the Gedempte Zuiderdiep around 2:00 AM. Emergency services attended to the injured cyclist at the scene before transporting them to the hospital for further treatment.
The Groningen police have advised the public to exercise caution when using fireworks and to always follow safety guidelines. They also reminded cyclists to ride responsibly, especially in the city center, which can be busy and congested, particularly on New Year’s Eve.
The city of Groningen is working with local authorities to review the incidents and implement measures to ensure public safety during future celebrations.
