Fire in Antwerp Apartment Building Kills Several, Injures Many, Investigation Underway
A fire broke out on the eighth floor of a 10-storey residential building in Antwerp's Linkeroever district on Wednesday morning, home to over 200 residents. Several people were killed and many injured as firefighters conducted rescue and evacuation operations. Authorities have not confirmed the exact casualty figures, and the fire's cause remains under investigation. Nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. Emergency services continue search and rescue efforts.
