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Saturday, 24 May 2025 - 17:15

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Neighbors rescue woman, three children from early morning house fire in Tegelen

A woman and three children were caught in a house fire Saturday morning in Tegelen, Limburg. The fire broke out around 8 a.m. at a residence on Nachtegaalstraat, Hart van Nederland reported.

Neighbors acted immediately without hesitation, entering the home to help evacuate the family before emergency responders arrived. Ambulance personnel attended to the family and conducted medical checks on all four.

Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, but the house sustained significant damage. The cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation.

Authorities confirmed the rapid intervention of the neighbors was crucial in ensuring the family’s safety. No further details about the family’s condition have been released.

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