Fire beneath Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium sends up heavy smoke

A fire broke out in a crawl space beneath Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium on Thursday evening, 8 October 2026. Fire crews were at the scene, but the flames were difficult to reach, a spokesperson for the regional safety authority told ANP. [1]

The spokesperson said the fire began in the parking garage beneath the stadium and had spread into a wall cavity. Footage from local broadcaster AT5 showed substantial smoke, according to ANP. The safety authority advised nearby residents to close their windows and doors if the smoke was bothering them. AT5 reported that the surrounding area had been cordoned off.

Local media reported that the stadium gym had been evacuated and that cars could still leave the garage, but the spokesperson could not confirm either account. Het Parool reported a chemical-like smell near the stadium; the spokesperson said that, as far as was known, no chemical substances were involved in the fire. The cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured remain unclear.