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VIDEO: Tower of Historic Amsterdam Church Collapses in Flames

Published January 1, 2026, 07:13
VIDEO: Tower of Historic Amsterdam Church Collapses in Flames

The tower of the historic Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam collapsed completely after a devastating fire broke out shortly after midnight on New Year's Day. Parts of the 154-year-old church's spire had already collapsed earlier. Firefighters evacuated nearby homes as the fire ejected ash and debris. The fire is believed to have been caused by fireworks thrown by youth gangs. The Vondelkerk, built in 1872, no longer functions as a church but is used for special events.