Massive scrapyard blaze triggers smoke alerts in Zoetermeer
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A major incident unfolded in Zoetermeer as a very large fire erupted at a car scrapyard, prompting an NL-Alert to warn residents about the extensive smoke. This marks a new significant fire event in the country.
The Netherlands is also contending with the impact of Storm Boelo, which has moved across the North Sea, causing damage in various locations and bringing strong wind gusts to coastal areas, leading to a code yellow warning. In a separate and unusual event, a zookeeper at Beekse Bergen Safari Park was seriously injured after a panther attack and required surgery.
Other domestic news includes doctors criticizing Minister Sophie Hermans' long COVID policy, the cabinet inviting opposition parties for tax plan negotiations, and an investigation into arson after enforcement officers' cars were burned out in Waalwijk.