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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Disaster & Accident
Fire at Qinhuangdao Commercial Property Kills 8
A pre-dawn fire at a ground-floor commercial property in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, killed 8 people and injured 3. Investigation into the cause is underway.
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Accident
Chalet Fire Victim in Grobbendonk Likely 55-Year-Old Owner
The fatal victim of a chalet fire in Grobbendonk is most likely the 55-year-old owner and resident. Authorities investigate possible arson.
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Public Safety
Deadly Oxy Fire: Cause Still Unclear One Month Later
One month after the deadly Oxy building fire in Brussels killed 6 workers, the cause remains unknown and the construction site is still stalled.
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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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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
House Declared Uninhabitable After Fire in Brussels
A fire in a Brussels home left it uninhabitable and sent an elderly resident to hospital. No smoke detector was present despite legal requirements.
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Local News
Three Injured in Possible Arson Fire in Ekeren
Three people injured in a possibly deliberately set fire above a garden center in Ekeren, Belgium. A 23-year-old man was found confused on the roof.
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SocietyChina
Fire in Bozhou, Anhui Kills Two People
A residential fire in Bozhou, Anhui killed two people on August 1. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 21 minutes; cause under investigation.
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Local News
Apartment Fire in Brecht: Residents Evacuate Safely
A serious fire damaged an apartment building in Brecht, Belgium on Sunday morning. All residents evacuated safely with no injuries reported.
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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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AccidentBelgium
Zillebeke Fire Destroys Warehouse, 50 Horses Rescued Safe
A massive fire in Zillebeke, Belgium destroyed a warehouse with 200 tons of straw at a horse boarding facility. All 50 horses were rescued unharmed.
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EmergencyBelgium
Ekeren Fire Destroys Three Warehouses, Robot Brutus Deployed
A major fire in Ekeren, Antwerp destroyed three warehouses and forced 14 residents to evacuate. Firefighting robot Brutus was deployed for the first time.
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Community
Linkeroever Fire Support Campaign Raises Nearly €8,000
A crowdfunding campaign for victims of the deadly Linkeroever apartment fire raised €7,850, offering relief to residents who lost everything.
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Accidents & Disasters
Large Fire in Suspected Squat in Ghent Forces Evacuation
A large fire destroyed a suspected squat in central Ghent, collapsing the second floor and forcing the evacuation of 200 hotel guests and residents.
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Accidents & Disasters
Fire at Brussels' Oxy Tower: Two Workers Suffer Severe Burns
Fire at Brussels' Oxy Tower near De Brouckère Square leaves two workers with severe burns, one firefighter injured. About 200 evacuated.
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Brussels
Schaerbeek Laundromat Fire Forces Evacuation of 30 Residents
A heavy fire in a Schaerbeek laundromat forced the evacuation of 30 residents overnight. No injuries were reported; two residents are being sheltered.
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JusticeBelgium
Prosecutor Confirms Antwerp Tower Fire Electrical Work Cause
The Antwerp prosecutor confirms a fatal tower fire on Linkeroever started during electrical works when a water pipe was struck, causing a short circuit.
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Disaster & AccidentsEurope
Multiple Dead in Antwerp Apartment Fire on Linkeroever
A devastating fire in a 10-story apartment building on Linkeroever, Antwerp, has left multiple people dead and many injured. Over 200 residents evacuated.
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Accident/FireBelgium
Renewi Waste Plant Fire in Ghent Port Brought Under Control
A fire broke out at the Renewi waste facility in the port of Ghent early Friday. Over 70 firefighters responded; no injuries or toxins detected.
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CrimeBelgium
Le Stamp Bar in Waterloo Destroyed by Fire, Arson Suspected
The legendary Le Stamp bar in Waterloo was destroyed by fire on Monday. Authorities suspect arson, threatening plans for a new family restaurant.
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Crime
Suspected Arson Destroys Barn in Wechelderzande, Two Held
Two men aged 44 and 45 arrested after a devastating barn fire in Wechelderzande, Belgium. Investigators found evidence of deliberate arson.
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Accidents and Disasters
Father and Son Die in Anderlecht Fish Shop Fire
A father and son died in a fire at a fish wholesale depot in Anderlecht, Brussels. The son sent a final message before searching for his father.
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AccidentEurope
Deadly Anderlecht Fire: Two Bodies Found, Two Still Missing
A devastating warehouse fire in Anderlecht, Brussels has left two dead and two missing. A judicial investigation is underway into 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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Local News
Lightning Strike Destroys Henis Home, Family Fears Urn Lost
A lightning strike destroyed a historic farmhouse in Henis, Belgium. The family fears the urn containing their angel baby's ashes may be lost in the fire.
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AccidentEmergency Services
Brussels Police Rescue Man from Fire Before Firefighters
Police in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe rescued a man from a burning armchair and extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived, earning praise from SIAMU.
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AccidentChina
Shop Fire in Hunan's Qidong County Kills 5, Injures 1
A pre-dawn shop fire in Qidong County, Hunan, has left five dead and one injured. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and an investigation is underway.
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Public Safety & Incidents
Fire in Couillet Controlled, Train Traffic Resumed
A large fire at the Tibi PMC sorting center in Couillet, Belgium was brought under control with no casualties. Train traffic has resumed.
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