Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fire in a Chinatown apartment building injured three people, with one in critical condition. The fire, fourth time this year, raised safety concerns among residents and local officials, including Councilwoman Hernandez.
A fire broke out in an apartment building on Marcel GrĂĽnerstraat at about 9:15 PM, leading to a quick response from firefighters. When they arrived, the fire was intense on the first floor, and thick smoke was on the stairwell. Fire department spokesman Walter Derieuw described the situation as serious, noting that the firefighters faced tough conditions while trying to control the blaze.
How did firefighters rescue residents in the Sint-Jans-Molenbeek blaze?
Firefighters quickly saved three residents stuck on the upper floors because of smoke. They used a ladder truck to bring them down safely. The fire brigade worked hard to put out the fire, making sure both the residents and emergency workers stayed safe while stopping the fire from spreading in the building.
The resident of the apartment tried to stop the fire but got minor burns and was taken to the hospital. Nine other residents who inhaled smoke were treated on the spot. The fire was stopped quickly, but two apartments on the first floor can’t be lived in anymore. The fire department thinks the dryer might have started the fire and gave some safety tips, like cleaning the filters often, not overloading the dryer, keeping space around it, installing smoke detectors, and not using it when no one is home.
