Etterbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A fire broke out in a house on Kollebloemenstraat, Etterbeek, early this morning on April 25, 2025. The family, including 2 dogs and 2 rabbits, escaped safely. The father received medical attention. Firefighters ensured nearby apartments were safe.
A fire started in a house early this morning on April 25, 2025, in Etterbeek. Someone saw smoke coming from under the garage door. The fire department came quickly. A spokesperson, Walter Derieuw, said the garage door opened onto Kollebloemenstraat.
Firefighters had to cut open the garage door to get inside. The fire was in a room between the garage and the children’s room. The children were not in the room when the fire started, and they got out of the house with their parents and 2 dogs.
How did a family escape a fire safely in Etterbeek?
A family was able to escape a house fire safely. The father breathed in smoke and was taken to the hospital. Officials mentioned that mentioned that the family’s quick actions in getting to safety and the fire department’s prompt response helped contain the situation without further harm to the family.
The fire department spokesperson shared that in addition to rescuing the family and their 2 dogs, they also managed to save 2 rabbits and a chihuahua from the apartment. The apartment where the fire started is too damaged for anyone to live there now. The family is staying with relatives while they figure out where they will live and how they will get help.
The fire department made sure the apartment above the one that had the fire was safe. They looked for carbon monoxide, which is a dangerous gas, and made sure there wasn’t any. They also checked the apartments next door to make sure the smoke or fumes from the fire didn’t spread. They made sure all the apartments were safe.
