Residents in Amsterdam were evacuated from their homes after a large fire engulfed the historic Vondelkerk church, nearly 150 years old, early Thursday morning.
Local media report that the structure, which dates back to 1880 and is a well-known tourist attraction, is suspected to have been hit by fireworks, writes the BBC, as reported by KosovaPress.
Footage shows flames spreading rapidly through the building, while firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.
The church was designed by one of the Netherlands’ most renowned architects, Pierre Cuypers, who was also responsible for the Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Central Station.
In recent years, the church has been used as a venue for concerts and other events.
