Hoogezand Fire: Man Arrested for Arson at Apartment Gallery

A fire broke out in a flat on the Tak van Poortvlietstraat in Hoogezand on Sunday evening, leading to the arrest of a 68-year-old man from Hoogezand on suspicion of arson. No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze, though one of the residences sustained minor damage.

Firefighters were alerted to the incident at approximately 10:27 PM on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, according to reports. The fire department initially scaled up its response to a “medium-sized” incident, dispatching multiple units to the scene. However, the fire was quickly brought under control, and the situation was stabilized.

Police were called to the location and subsequently apprehended a suspect at the scene. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the motive for the alleged arson, or the relationship between the suspect and the affected property. The investigation is ongoing.

The fire occurred on the 10th floor of the Zonneflat apartment building. While the initial response indicated a potentially larger fire, authorities confirmed that the damage was limited to a single residence. Further information regarding the extent of the damage has not been released.

The police investigation continues, and no further details have been made public regarding the evidence collected or potential charges.