Several Dead And Injured After Fire Engulfs 10-Storey Apartment Block In Antwerp

Several Dead and Injured After Fire Engulfs 10-Storey Apartment Block in Antwerp A number of people have died and others have been injured after a fire broke out in a 10-storey residential block of flats in Antwerp, according to Belgian police. Emergency services were called to the scene after flames were reported in the building, with firefighters battling to bring the blaze under control as it rapidly spread through multiple floors. Police confirmed that fatalities occurred in the incident, while several residents were also injured and taken to hospital for treatment. The exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed as rescue operations and recovery efforts continue. Firefighters worked for hours to contain the blaze and evacuate residents from the building, with some people reportedly rescued from upper floors under challenging conditions due to smoke and heat.Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire, and an investigation has been launched to establish how the blaze started and whether any safety failures contributed to its spread. Emergency officials said the priority remains accounting for all residents and ensuring the safety of surrounding buildings in the area.