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Unrest and arson at the Center for Illegal Immigrants in Merksplas: Two staff members overcome by smoke
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Unrest and arson at the Center for Illegal Immigrants in Merksplas: Two staff members overcome by smoke

The Center for Undocumented Individuals in Merksplas experienced unrest and arson on Sunday. Multiple incidents caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Two staff members were affected by smoke during an arson incident but did not require hospitalization. The unrest began in the afternoon when one individual started a fire extinguisher in a living area, leading to further disturbances. Later, residents in another group refused to return to their rooms, and a mattress was set on fire around 10:30 PM, causing heavy smoke. Emergency services including firefighters, an ambulance,

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Unrest and arson at the Center for Illegal Immigrants in Merksplas: Two staff members overcome by smoke

The Center for Undocumented Individuals in Merksplas experienced unrest and arson on Sunday. Multiple incidents caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Two staff members were affected by smoke during an arson incident but did not require hospitalization. The unrest began in the afternoon when one individual started a fire extinguisher in a living area, leading to further disturbances. Later, residents in another group refused to return to their rooms, and a mattress was set on fire around 10:30 PM, causing heavy smoke. Emergency services including firefighters, an ambulance,

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