Arson in Lokeren: Fire brigade saves carrefour complex

Lailuma Sadid
Credit: Ivan Elegeert

Lokeren (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire caused by arson occurred near a shopping complex housing Carrefour, Brico, and Toolstation, prompting a swift response from firefighters who prevented significant damage. Investigators are reviewing footage to identify suspects

Last night on 21st September around 9 PM, people near Tweebruggenstraat were surprised to see a big cloud of smoke by the local supermarket. They got worried and called for help. When the fire brigade arrived, they found a large pile of packaging waste on fire behind the supermarket. The firefighters quickly put it out, and no one got hurt. They are still trying to figure out what caused the fire. It has been said that this shows how important it is to throw away waste properly and to be careful about fire safety in the area.

Was the recent fire at the Lokeren shopping complex an act of arson?

A recent fire near a shopping complex with a Carrefour store, Brico, and Toolstation was a serious threat. The fire brigade responded quickly and managed to keep the flames from spreading into the Carrefour store. Because of their fast action, Carrefour was able to open for customers the next morning, causing minimal disruption and allowing the store to continue its operations. Both Brico and Toolstation, which are in the same building as Carrefour, were not damaged by the fire. The fire brigade worked together well to protect these stores and keep the shopping area safe.

The public prosecutor’s office has confirmed that the recent fire at the shopping complex was an act of arson, meaning it was set on purpose. Investigators are now working to find out who is responsible for the fire. Authorities are reviewing camera footage from around the shopping complex to help with the investigation into the arson. It’s unclear how many people were involved, and the investigation is ongoing. Officials are asking anyone with information to come forward to help uncover what happened and hold those responsible accountable.

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Lailuma Sadid is a former diplomat in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Embassy to the kingdom of Belgium, in charge of NATO. She attended the NATO Training courses and speakers for the events at NATO H-Q in Brussels, and also in Nederland, Germany, Estonia, and Azerbaijan. Sadid has is a former Political Reporter for Pajhwok News Agency, covering the London, Conference in 2006 and Lisbon summit in 2010.
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