A high-rise residential building in the Linkeroever district of Antwerp was struck by a major fire on Wednesday morning, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries among the residents.<\/p>\n
The fire broke out in a 10-story apartment building shortly before 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Thick smoke was reported emanating from the eighth floor of the structure.<\/p>\n
Authorities confirmed that multiple people have died and many more were injured. Officials have not yet provided a definitive count of victims or detailed information regarding their conditions.<\/p>\n
Approximately 200 people reside in the building, and all have been evacuated. Emergency services are continuing to search for remaining residents.<\/p>\n
Residents described a rapid onset of smoke that made escape difficult. One individual reported barricading inside his apartment and waiting on the balcony until firefighters arrived with a ladder. Another resident from the tenth floor noted that the electricity failed just minutes before the fire alarm sounded and smoke began filling the corridors.<\/p>\n
Local authorities issued an advisory for residents in the surrounding area to close windows and doors and to switch off ventilation systems. Numerous fire crews remain on the scene.<\/p>\n
Extinguishing the fire has proven challenging due to poor visibility and dense smoke trapped within the building. The specific cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.<\/p>\n
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever addressed the incident on the platform X, stating that his thoughts are with the victims and the evacuated residents. He also expressed gratitude to the emergency services for their efforts in assisting the affected individuals as safely and quickly as possible.<\/p>\n
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