# Storm Boelo impact in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/storm-boelo-impact-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-10-25T23:39:39.000Z. Sources: 52. Developments: 2.

Storm Boelo caused widespread disruption across the Netherlands, primarily affecting transportation and infrastructure. At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, high winds led to the cancellation of approximately 90 to 100 flights, impacting major European destinations such as Paris, Rome, Dublin, Manchester, and Stockholm. The cancellations primarily affected KLM and EasyJet operations, with nearly 80 departures from the Netherlands suspended. Severe winds also forced a reduction in airport operations as not all runways remained available.

Ground transportation was hindered, with rail services suspended in the eastern part of the country due to fallen trees and incidents involving trees striking vehicles in Amsterdam. No injuries were reported following these incidents.

In addition to weather-related damage, a massive fire destroyed a 4,500-square-meter food wholesale warehouse on Sydneystraat in the Zestienhoven area of Rotterdam. The facility housed food wholesaler Al Baraka alongside companies Selectra and Vliegend Hard. The blaze broke out around 1:50 AM and spread rapidly, requiring firefighters to use cranes to dismantle parts of the building to reach active fire pockets.

The intensity of the blaze resulted in soot and ash deposits across large areas of Rotterdam due to shifting winds. Authorities issued an NL-Alert and advised residents to clean children’s play areas, wipe pets with wet cloths, and thoroughly wash all garden produce. Separately, in Waalwijk, three municipal enforcement vehicles were destroyed by fire, an incident under investigation as potential arson.

## Claims

- A fire destroyed the Albaraka B.V. wholesale building in Rotterdam. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The building has a surface area of 4,500 square meters. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The fire broke out around 1:50 AM. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Ash and soot particles were found in a large part of Rotterdam. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- An NL-Alert was issued due to smoke. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Matlingeweg was closed at the intersection of Industrieweg and Hongkongstraat. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The building is located on Sydneystraat in the Zestienhoven area. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The police are investigating the cause of the fire. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Schiphol Airport cancels nearly 100 flights due to storm Boelo

Storm Boelo caused nearly 100 flight cancellations at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and disrupted rail services in the Netherlands due to high winds and fallen trees.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schiphol-airport-cancels-nearly-100-flights-due-to-storm-boelo

### 2026-10-23: Rotterdam wholesale building destroyed by major fire

A massive fire destroyed a 4,500-square-meter wholesale building in Rotterdam's Zestienhoven district, causing widespread soot deposits and prompting emergency alerts.

46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albaraka-food-wholesaler-building-destroyed-in-rotterdam-fire

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