Person found dead after major house fire in Doesburg
Fire service escalated to very large fire and evacuated homes because of smoke.
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A deceased person was found on Monday after a major house fire in Doesburg. The fire service was initially unable to enter the house on Potsmaat; police are investigating the circumstances of the death.
The fire broke out shortly before 08:25 in a corner house on Potsmaat. Flames broke through the roof and the fire service escalated its response several times, first to a major fire and later to a very large fire. GRIP 1 was also declared to coordinate the emergency services.
Nearby homes were evacuated because of the smoke. According to reports on the response, around 25 homes were involved. Veiligheidsregio Gelderland-Midden sent an NL-Alert advising people to keep windows and doors closed and stay out of the smoke.
The fire service tackled the blaze from outside using aerial platforms. The roof of the affected house collapsed and the property was badly damaged. The fire was later under control, but emergency services remained at the scene to make the situation safe and search the house.
In the morning, it was still unclear whether anyone was in the house. A deceased person was later found inside. The identity has not been released. Police are still investigating how the person died and what caused the fire.
Based on the available information, there is no indication that the fire was started deliberately. It is also not known whether the death was directly caused by the fire. The cause and circumstances will therefore not be established while the police investigation is ongoing.
The fire affected the immediate area, but no indications have been reported that air or rail traffic in the region was affected. Residents were advised to keep their distance and give emergency services room to operate. It must be determined when it is safe for residents of the evacuated homes to return.
House fires affecting a roof and several homes can remain dangerous even after the flames have been extinguished because of instability, smoke and water damage. The safety region and police are expected to provide more information later about the cause and the accommodation of local residents.
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The description is limited to confirmed information about the fire, evacuation and the deceased person found. The unknown cause, identity and circumstances of the death have not been filled in.
- confirmed The fire broke out on 12 October at around 08:25 on Potsmaat in Doesburg. — The time and location are mentioned in reports about the fire service alert. source
- confirmed A deceased person was found in the house. — Reported by 112Nederland based on information from the safety region. source
- confirmed Around 25 homes were evacuated because of smoke. — Reported by NL Times. source
- confirmed Police are investigating the circumstances of the death. — Stated in 112Nederland's update. source
Editor's note
It is certain that a person has died, homes were evacuated and the fire service significantly scaled up its response. The identity, cause of the fire and precise cause of death remain unknown.Sources
- Overleden persoon aangetroffen na grote brand in Doesburg — 112Nederland
- Doesburg house fire triggers evacuation of 25 homes — NL Times
- Vlammen uit dak bij grote woningbrand in Doesburg — 112Meldkamer
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