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A massive fire engulfed the historic Vondelkerk Church in Amsterdam in the early hours of Thursday, following New Year celebrations. The blaze was quickly declared a major fire, with authorities warning the entire building was at risk of collapsing. Within hours, the church tower of the 145-year-old landmark had completely collapsed. Authorities urged residents in nearby areas to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off ventilation, while surrounding homes were evacuated as a precauti

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A massive blaze damaged a historic church in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Video shows flames engulfing the Vondelkerk church. Nearby homes were evacuated as crews worked to put out the fire, according to Amsterdam Fire. #abcnews #news #amsterdam #newyears #vondelkerk

Dozens of people are believed to have died in a fire that broke at Le Constellation bar in Switzerland shortly after midnight. #CransMontana #Switzerland #SkiResort #BBCNews

Around 40 people were killed and 115 others were injured early on New Year's Day, when a fire ripped through a popular bar in a resort town in the Swiss Alps, police said. The Swiss president said the fire caused one of the worst tragedies that the country has ever experienced. A blaze of