Emergency services are actively searching for individuals who may be trapped under the rubble.

Firefighters announced that their immediate focus is on rescuing people and controlling the ongoing fire.

The cause of the explosion remains unclear, and it is currently unknown how many residents might be missing.

Local media reports indicate that several individuals have already been rescued from the scene, while four people injured in the incident have been transported to nearby hospitals.

Residents in the vicinity have been advised to close their windows and doors and turn off any ventilation due to heavy smoke emanating from the site.

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The city’s mayor, Jan van Zanen, is on-site coordinating rescue operations as firefighters continue to battle the blaze and assess the damage.

Early images show emergency responders working diligently to address the situation amidst significant destruction to the building.