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Fire in Belgian apartment block leaves at least 6 people dead, many injured
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
At least six people were killed and many others injured on Wednesday in a fire at an apartment block on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said.The blaze was caused by a technical failure on the ground floor of the building, where more than 200 people live in 80 apartments, in t...
Key takeaway The top floors of the 10-story block appeared worst hit.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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