Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire in a four-story apartment at 2:00 AM forced 40 residents to evacuate. Walter Derieuw is investigating the suspected electrical cause, while Sibelga shut off utilities for safety.
A fire broke out in the basement of a four-story apartment building at about 2:00 AM last night, forcing around 40 residents to evacuate. Firefighters responded quickly and evacuated everyone safely, including rescuing a resident from the fourth floor using a ladder. The fire was stopped quickly, but it revealed serious safety concerns in the building. Walter Derieuw from the fire department said they are investigating the cause, which is suspected to be electrical. Early assessments showed that the building’s electrical system did not meet safety standards.
What actions are being taken after the fire in the Brussels apartment building?
Utility company Sibelga was called to shut off the electricity and gas in a building to keep everyone safe. Workers had to break open the sidewalk to disconnect the power and avoid more problems. Because of the damage and loss of services, the building is now unsafe. Firefighters and emergency teams helped residents during the night, and some were very upset about leaving their homes suddenly. The police have closed off the building while they investigate what caused the fire and check for any safety issues. Local leaders have said it’s important to keep buildings well-maintained to prevent things like this from happening again.
It has been said that forty people had to leave their homes, and 15 of them needed help right away because they couldn’t go back. Temporary places to stay were set up for them, and many only took a few things with them. This event shows the dangers of old buildings and not following safety rules. As the investigation continues, local officials are helping those affected and looking at the safety problems from the fire.
