There has been a fire at the Tinbergen Building on Campus Woudestein. We will keep you informed via this live blog.
Work is completed
The work is completed and the construction site is closed.
Cause and consequences of the fire
The fire in Tinbergen Building started in a lift shaft between the 15th and 16th floors due to grinding work. This caused wood to catch fire, resulting in heavy smoke. The fire brigade confirmed that no asbestos or harmful concentrations of hazardous substances were released. There was also no damage to the building, and the renovation of Tinbergen will not be delayed by the incident.
The building is currently being ventilated and inspected by the fire brigade and the contractor.
Emergency services quickly on the scene, fire under control
This afternoon, a fire broke out in the Tinbergen building, which is currently undergoing renovation. The emergency services arrived quickly on the scene. The fire has now been brought under control. Several people were examined by ambulance personnel; one of them had inhaled smoke. The investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing. The campus remains open and no danger to the surrounding area has been identified. Please follow the instructions of the emergency response team, security and emergency services.
The live blog will be updated when new developments arise.
