Fire in the Wassenaar Dunes Under Control

Update 5:53 p.m. — The fire in the dunes is currently under control

The fire department will remain on site for the time being to monitor the area and immediately extinguish any fires that flare up again. For this reason, part of the dune area will remain closed for the time being. Guests at Hotel Duinoord can now return to the hotel.

The Wassenaar Intersection will remain closed to all traffic until further notice. This will allow emergency services to safely complete their work and secure the area. Please check the municipality’s website for the most up-to-date information.

Deputy Mayor Rebecca Baart: "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped today: the fire department, police, ambulance service, volunteers, the staff at Hotel Duinoord, the beach business owners, and everyone else involved who stood ready to assist and support people.We also thank residents and visitors for following instructions and keeping the area clear, so that emergency services could do their work—and can continue to do so.”