Westkapelle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A fire on Palmendreef on January 17 at 9:45 PM damaged the second floor. Residents evacuated safely due to the smoke detector. The cause is under investigation.
Last night, on January 17, 2025, at around 9:45 PM, residents of a house on Palmendreef heard their smoke detectors go off. This loud sound warned them about a fire on the second floor. The people acted quickly and left the house without wasting time.
Once they were outside, they called emergency services to report the fire. The smoke detectors did their job well, and the residents’ fast actions helped keep everyone safe. Because of this, there were no injuries or worse problems from the fire.
What caused the fire that damaged a home on Palmendreef?
The fire department responded quickly to the emergency call.
“The firemen controlled the fire and ensured it did not spread to other parts of the house. Only the second floor was damaged. No injuries were reported, and all the residents were safe.”
The fire department said.
The residents are checking the damage to their homes. Their quick actions and the working smoke detectors helped prevent a serious situation from worsening.
The second floor was badly damaged, making the house unsuitable for living in right now. The residents need to find another place to stay while repairs are planned. Officials think an electrical appliance might have started it.
Officials mentioned that appliances with bad wiring or those left on can cause fires. The authorities are looking into whether an appliance malfunctioned and caused the fire. The investigation will help find out if an electrical problem was responsible or if other reasons were involved. For now, the focus is on checking the damage. They want to make sure the residents are safe while the house gets the repairs it needs.
