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New Year's Fireworks Damage in Netherlands: €9M Estimated

New Years Eve fireworks in the Netherlands caused at least nine million euros in damage, a significant decrease from last years fifteen million five hundred thousand euros. Major fires at locations like the Vondelkerk church and various shops led to extensive property damage. Despite the decrease in overall damage, business losses are expected to reach tens of millions of euros. The full extent of the damage is yet to be determined, as medical costs, business insurance claims, and government property damage are not included in the initial estimate. More reports are expected to come in, providing a clearer picture of the true cost of this years celebrations gone awry. Checkout Solipillow.com

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