Antwerp Apartment Fire Kills Multiple | Australia News

A catastrophic fire tore through a towering Antwerp apartment building, claiming lives and trapping residents in smoke-choked chaos. Starting on the eighth floor, flames surged across 10 stories housing over 200 people, forcing emergency crews into near-impossible rescue conditions. With visibility zero and balconies filled with desperate souls, firefighters battled the blaze using drones and ladders while residents sealed doors to survive. The former mayor was among those evacuated — and not all pets made it out. Though smoke cleared by afternoon, the emergency response remained massive. Investigators point to possible rooftop construction as a spark, while Belgium’s Prime Minister honored the fallen and praised first responders in a densely packed neighborhood known for its high-rises. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b454d0a820bcf4d3