Early morning saw premature bonfires across the Netherlands as wind concerns disrupted traditional celebrations. Solar panel output reached historic lows in December, while wage statistics showed the highest increase since 1982.
By afternoon, a 13-year-old sustained severe injuries from a Cobra-6 firecracker in Zeeland, while Amsterdam cancelled its firework displays due to storm warnings. Rotterdam maintained its show despite weather concerns. Firework sales reached a record 118 million euros.
The evening turned tragic when a 14-year-old died in a Rotterdam firework incident, prompting the city's mayor to call for a national firework ban. Emergency services faced attacks in Groningen, requiring ME deployment. Multiple casualties were reported from a firework explosion in Wognum as the Netherlands entered 2025 amid storm conditions.