Student in hospital with third-degree burns after fire in flat

For the time being, four students won’t be able to return to their studios in a flat on Admiraliteitskade, where a fire broke out last Monday. They’ll have to stay in a hotel for at least one week. The occupant of the room where the fire occurred is still in hospital.

The incident was caused by a pan fire. When the resident tried to throw the pan out of the window, some of the burning grease spilled on his arm, resulting in third-degree burns.

Two other students suffered from respiratory complaints. They have since been discharged from hospital. The furniture in the studio needs to be replaced. The resident is allowed to choose which personal items he would like to keep.

Kicked in

The other rooms suffered only minor damage. The doors remained closed during the fire, meaning that there was hardly even any damage from soot or smoke. According to a spokesperson from Holland2Stay, the lessor, the major damage item will be repairing the doors kicked in by the fire department.