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Brussels Corinthia Hotel Evacuated After Chlorine Leak
Brussels' Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria was evacuated after a chlorine gas emission from a basement room. Three staff were hospitalized as a precaution.
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Emergency
One Dead in Brussels Louise Avenue Apartment Fire
One person died in an apartment fire on Brussels' Louise Avenue. Emergency services evacuated residents; cause remains under investigation.
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Weather
Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii with Life-Threatening Surf
Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii with life-threatening surf, heavy rain and dangerous winds expected. Officials urge preparations as storm nears Kauai.
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Emergency & Safety
Fire at Evere Care Home Sends 10 Residents to Hospital
A fire at a care home in Evere, Brussels, sent 10 residents to hospital with smoke inhalation. Fire prevention measures helped limit the damage.
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Weather
KMI Issues Code Yellow Thunderstorm Warning for Belgium
KMI issues code yellow warning for severe thunderstorms across Belgium, with heavy rain, hail and strong winds expected. Emergency number 1722 activated.
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Emergency
Body Found After Chalet Fire in Grobbendonk, Arson Probed
A body was discovered after a heavy chalet fire at De Kloek campsite in Grobbendonk, Belgium. Authorities are investigating possible arson as the cause.
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Emergency
Wildfire in Wellin Contained but Not Fully Extinguished
A wildfire in Wellin, Luxembourg province, burned 40 hectares and is contained but not extinguished. Firefighters face days of work amid drought.
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Weather
Beijing to Activate Level II Flood Emergency Response
Beijing will activate a Level II flood emergency response on August 11 as Typhoon White Dolphin brings heavy rain, with orange rainstorm warnings issued.
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EmergencyBelgium
Firefighters Battle Warehouse Blaze in Schaarbeek for Hours
Firefighters battled a warehouse fire in Schaarbeek, Brussels. Residents were evacuated and given temporary accommodation as crews contained the blaze.
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Local News
Man Seriously Injured in 20-Meter Fall in Brussels Center
A 50-year-old man was seriously injured after falling 20 meters into a ventilation shaft in central Brussels. Emergency crews rescued him overnight.
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Accident & Disaster
Schaerbeek Fire: 2 Killed, 8 Injured in Overnight Blaze
A Schaerbeek fire killed two and injured eight early Sunday. The municipal emergency plan was activated. Authorities are investigating the cause.
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Emergency & Safety
Anderlecht Fire Under Control After Emergency Plan Activated
A large roof fire in Anderlecht, Brussels, was brought under control after the emergency plan was activated and 50 residents evacuated.
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