Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Bruges, the fire department responded to a leaning house in Westmeers, implementing temporary supports to prevent collapse. The street is closed for safety while repairs are planned.
In Bruges, the fire department was called after someone saw that the front of a house in Westmeers was leaning, which was a safety issue. Realizing it could fall, the person quickly called emergency services, and the fire brigade responded quickly.
What actions were taken to secure the leaning house in Bruges?
When the fire department arrived, they checked the building and confirmed that the front was leaning and could fall. To keep everyone safe, they decided to support the facade. They used special equipment to hold the wall in place temporarily, which helped prevent it from collapsing until they could make permanent repairs. The fire brigade set up temporary supports and barriers to keep the leaning facade in place. This was done to make the building as safe as possible while experts figured out how to fix it. The authorities said these actions were just precautions, but they were very important to keep the building stable.
Because of the incident, Westmeers street is closed to everyone, including people walking and cars, for safety. The street will stay closed until the repairs are finished and the building is safe again. Engineers and contractors will check the damage to decide the best way to fix it, whether that means repairing the facade or doing more work to strengthen the structure. It has been said that this situation shows how important it is for the public to be alert and for emergency services to respond quickly to avoid accidents. The repairs will be done as quickly as possible to reduce any problems, but the street will stay closed until the building is safe for everyone.
