A massive fire engulfed Amsterdam's 150-year-old Vondelkerk Church on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026. The blaze reportedly started on the roof around 2:30 a.m. local time and rapidly spread throughout the building, with the tower eventually collapsing. Emergency services responded immediately, focusing on containing the fire and preventing it from spreading to nearby properties. Residents in the vicinity were advised to close windows and doors due to debris and sparks. Several homes were evacuated as a precautionary measure.