A devastating early-morning blast shook The Hagueʼs quiet neighborhood on Dec 7th leaving residents shocked and confused. The incident which happened around 6:15 am turned a peaceful saturday into chaos when a three-story residential complex partially fell apart
The fire-departmentʼs quick response helped save lives but couldnt prevent injuries (four residents needed urgent medical care). The destroyed section of the building – which contained five separate living spaces became nothing more than ash and broken pieces
One nearby resident described a heart-breaking moment: “I heard a childʼs voice calling for help from inside the burning building.“ The local emergency teams worked non-stop to control the situation; however the cause of this unexpected disaster remains unclear
Prime Minister Dick Schoof reached out to city officials offering government support: his statement showed deep worry about the situation – he mentioned being particularly affected by photos showing the buildings destruction. The local authorities are now working on finding temporary homes for affected families
The blastʼs impact spread through several floors leaving a visible gap in the apartment complex where happy families lived just yesterday. The emergency services continue their investigation into what made this peaceful residential area turn into a disaster zone