A major fire tore through the Vondelkerk in Amsterdam early on New Year’s Day, causing the partial collapse of the historic church and triggering a regional emergency, authorities said. The blaze broke out just after midnight as 2026 celebrations were underway. Fire crews quickly declared it a major incident as flames spread through the spire of the 154-year-old building, located beside the city’s well-known Vondelpark.
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