Fatal fires in Drachten and Dirksland claim lives

A fire in an apartment building in Drachten resulted in the death of one resident last night, according to Omrop Fryslân. The fire department evacuated five neighboring units, and the residents were temporarily housed in a nearby hotel but have since returned home.

Police are investigating the cause of the fire. In Dirksland, South Holland, a house fire claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy.

The fire, which occurred earlier in the day, left the boy critically injured, and police later confirmed his death from injuries. The cause of this fire is also under investigation.

Source: NOS

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