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Man Jumps from Window to Escape Smoke in Schaarbeek Car Fire
A man jumped from a first-floor window in Schaarbeek, Brussels, to escape smoke from two burning cars. Police are investigating the cause.
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Man (49) Found Dead in Tunnel at Beernem Station
A 49-year-old man was found dead in a tunnel at Beernem station. A forensic doctor has been appointed to determine the cause of death.
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Two Iconic Belgian Party Venues Close After Decades
Alta Ripa and Te Lande, beloved Belgian party venues, close after 60+ years as changing celebration habits reshape the events industry.
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Man Dies in Car Jack Accident in Beveren, Wife Finds Him
A 68-year-old man died in Beveren after a car jack slipped while he worked under his vehicle. His wife found him unresponsive. Investigation ongoing.
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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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Café Owner Returns from Honeymoon to Find 2.5 Tons of Sand
A Belgian café owner returned from his honeymoon to find 2.5 tons of sand in his café, a prank by friends. He's hosting a beach party to clean up.
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Herent Man Barricades in Home with Weapon, Arrested
A 43-year-old man from Herent barricaded himself in his home with an air rifle, prompting a five-hour police intervention that ended peacefully.
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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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Ten Arrested in Major Police Security Operation in Mons
Ten people arrested in Mons as police conduct sweeping security operation, checking 263 people and seizing drugs and weapons under the Big Cities Plan.
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Missing 10-Year-Old Boy Matheo Found Safe in Buggenhout
Matheo, a 10-year-old boy who went missing in Buggenhout, Belgium, was found in good health just before midnight after a large-scale search operation.
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