Roeselar (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A house fire in Oekene on 27th September at 12:45 injured two residents, who received hospital care. Police arrested a suspect for arson after investigating the cause. The community is concerned and is awaiting updates from authorities.
On 27th September around 12:45, a house in Oekene caught fire, and local emergency services quickly responded. Firefighters found two people inside the house who had minor injuries. Paramedics gave them first aid and took them to the hospital for more care. Neighbors were worried because smoke filled the area, but the firefighters managed to control the fire. No serious injuries happened, but the house was badly damaged.
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After the fire, the police started a detailed investigation to find out what caused it. They soon suspected that someone might have set the fire on purpose, and shortly after, they arrested a suspect for arson. It has been said that this was an important development in the case, and investigators are still collecting evidence to figure out why the fire happened. The suspect is in custody, and the investigation is still ongoing. The community is feeling upset about what happened, and residents are waiting for more information from the authorities.
After the arrest of a suspect related to the fire in Oekene, the public prosecutor’s office said they won’t share more information right now. They are keeping details about the suspect and the case private because the investigation is sensitive. This choice is likely to protect the investigation and make sure that any leads or evidence are not affected as they try to figure out what happened.
