The media reported the collapse of the tower of a 150-year-old church in Amsterdam due to a fire.

The tower of the Vondelkerk Church with almost 150 years of history in Amsterdam collapsed as a result of a fire. This was reported on January 1 by the NL Times newspaper with reference to the mayor of Femke Halsema.

"This is a massive and terrible fire in this monumental church. Our first priority is to ensure the well—being and safety of the homes of the nearest residents," she said.

It is specified that the evacuation of nearby houses was carried out. According to a representative of the emergency services, embers were flying towards the city center.

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