Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRescuers work at the site in Antwerp, Belgium (Reuters)A fire at an apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium, on Wednesday resulted in at least five deaths and numerous injuries. The blaze originated at the 10-story building in the Linkeroever neighbourhood, home to over 200 residents. Emergency services evacuated the block and activated a medical emergency plan to handle the significant number of casualties. Firefighters battled the intense blaze, and local residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by forensic experts, with Belgium's Prime Minister expressing condolences to victims. In fullAntwerp fire: At least five dead as blaze rips though apartment blockThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Investigation launched after fatal Belgian apartment block fire
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRescuers work at the site in Antwerp, Belgium (Reuters)A fire at an apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium, on Wednesday resulted in at least five deaths and numerous injuries. The blaze originated at the 10-story building in the Linkeroever neighbourhood, home to over 200 residents. Emergency services evacuated the block and activated a medical emergency plan to handle the significant number of casualties. Firefighters battled the intense blaze, and local residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by forensic experts, with Belgium's Prime Minister expressing condolences to victims. In fullAntwerp fire: At least five dead as blaze rips though apartment blockThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
