Netherlands authorities were responding on Thursday to an explosion and fire on a residential street in the centre of Utrecht. Authorities confirmed a gas leak as the cause of the blast, saying the leak has been sealed and there is no sign of foul play.
Structural checks are continuing on damaged historic buildings, while around 100 residents remain evacuated in a hotel. Mayor Sharon Dijksma warned it could take time before people are able to return, citing extensive debris and broken glass.
