Several Residents Were Rescued From the Building by Firefighters and Taken to Ambulances for Care, Though the Exact Number of People

A fire broke out overnight in an apartment complex in Oosterhout, North Brabant, forcing the evacuation of the building. The blaze started on the fourth floor of the six-story complex, according to regional broadcaster Omroep Brabant. Several residents were rescued from the building by firefighters and taken to ambulances for care, though the exact number of people affected is unknown.

One person was taken to a hospital for a check-up. Other residents were also asked to leave the building due to smoke development. Bystanders told Omroep Brabant that the fire caused significant unrest and panic among residents. Police cordoned off the area for emergency services.