Fire devastates part of castle Hof te Melis in Lippelo: "Due to the heat, the paint ran off the paintings"

A fire broke out at Hof te Melis castle in Lippelo, causing significant damage. The blaze started in a dining area and quickly spread to other rooms. Fortunately, no one was home at the time, resulting in no injuries. Firefighters faced challenges accessing the site due to its surroundings but managed to control the fire swiftly. The cause is believed to be a malfunctioning appliance, not arson. The damage includes one room completely burned and smoke damage extending to the tower, affecting several paintings.