Fire at a snackbar in Winterswijk triggers NL-Alert

Residents in the center of Winterswijk received an NL-Alert on Saturday due to a large fire at a snackbar on de Markt. Authorities issued the warning because of heavy smoke and urged people to avoid the area to allow emergency services to work.

The cause of the fire is still unknown. No casualties have been reported, but nearby buildings have been evacuated as a precaution.

Fire crews from across the region responded to the scene. Emergency services also received assistance from German firefighters.

Thick smoke spread through the area, prompting officials to warn residents to keep windows and doors closed. The extent of the damage remains unclear.