Smoking causes fire in flower field in Brakel.
A fire started in a field in Brakel, Belgium. It was caused by a cigarette. Authorities are investigating and warning people about smoking near flammable areas.
The fire in Brakel began in a field of thistles. Investigators found that a discarded cigarette butt was the cause. Separately, a fire in Boezinge, Belgium, started from waste. Firefighters worked to stop the fire. This incident shows the danger of waste spreading fires, especially near trees like Haag.
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Highlights
Cigarette Butt Causes Thistle Fire
A discarded cigarette butt started a fire in a field of thistles in Brakel.
Waste Fire Spreads to Haag Tree
A fire started from waste spread to a Haag tree in Boezinge.
Firefighters Control the Blaze
Firefighters intervened to control the spreading fire.
Industrial Waste Risk Highlighted
The incident shows the danger of fires from waste.
Authorities Investigate and Urge Caution
Local authorities are investigating and asking people to be careful with smoking.