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01 Jul 2026, 13:58

Fire in Antwerp killed several people after the building’s collapse

  • The fire broke out in a residential building in Antwerp, killing several people.
  • Authorities believe it started around 10 p.m., and more than 200 people were inside.
  • According to the investigation, the fire started due to an explosion, and then spread through the building.

Several people were killed when a fire broke out in a residential building in Antwerp. The exact cause is still being investigated.

According to preliminary information, the fire started in the middle of the building, where there were 10 apartments. The fire spread through the building, affecting more than 200 people.

AP reports that the fire broke out on the ground floor, and then spread to the upper floors. The fire in the 10-story building was extinguished.

According to the investigation, the fire started in the Antwerp residential building, and the flames spread through the windows. Authorities believe the fire may have started due to a malfunction of the ventilation system.

Tags: Weather/Crime/Europe

Articles on this topic:

  • www.independent.co.uk - Antwerp fire: Several people killed as blaze rips though apartment block
  • www.bbc.com - Several killed and injured in fire at Antwerp apartment building
  • www.aljazeera.com - Several people killed in fire at apartment block in Belgium’s Antwerp
  • www.independent.co.uk - Investigation launched after fatal Belgian apartment block fire
  • edition.cnn.com - Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 5 people dead, many injured
  • apnews.com - Fire breaks out in Belgian apartment block, killing several people