SEVERAL KILLED IN FIRE AT ANTWERP APARTMENT BLOCK
Several people were killed in a fire that broke out on Wednesday morning at an apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium, according to local police. The 10-floor building housed more than 200 residents at the time of the incident. Police confirmed the fatalities through their official website but did not specify the number of deaths.
The fire occurred in a residential building in the city centre of Antwerp, one of Belgium's largest urban centres. Emergency services attended the scene following reports of the blaze. Residents were forced to evacuate the structure as the fire spread through the building.
The incident marks a significant loss of life in a major Belgian city. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the fire or the full extent of casualties and injuries sustained.