Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On 7 December at 4:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire on Schoonslaapsterstraat, Sint-Jans-Molenbeek. The family was safe, but their cat died. The apartment is destroyed, and the electricity is off. There were no smoke detectors, and starting January 1, all homes in Brussels must have them.
On 7 December around 4:30 a.m., the fire department responded to a house fire on Schoonslaapsterstraat, Sint-Jans-Molenbeek. When they arrived, the residents were already safe outside. The fire started in a room that had many flammable materials, which made it risky. Firefighters acted quickly to control the flames, stopping more damage to the house.
What caused the Sint-Jans-Molenbeek fire?
While stopping the fire, firefighters found the family’s cat unconscious in the room where the fire started. They tried to save the cat, but they could not. The residents were not injured but were very upset about losing their beloved pet. Authorities mentioned that this incident highlights the dangers of having flammable items in homes and the importance of evacuating quickly during a fire.
The apartment that caught fire is destroyed, and the whole building’s electricity is off. The police are helping residents find new places to stay. The cause of the fire is unknown, and there were no smoke detectors in the apartment. Starting January 1, all homes in Brussels will need smoke detectors, but the fire department says people should get them now.
