Gas leak causes evacuation of children.
A gas leak happened at a childcare center in Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium. Sixteen children were moved to safety. No one was hurt during the event.
A fire broke out at a primary school in Koekelare, Belgium. Paper was thrown into a trash can, starting the fire. Forty-two children were evacuated from the school. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. The event caused problems for the school and the area around it.
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Highlights
Childcare Center Gas Explosion
A gas leak caused an explosion at a childcare center in Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium, leading to the evacuation of 16 children.
School Evacuation - Koekelare
Forty-two children were evacuated from a primary school in Koekelare due to a fire.
Fire Cause Under Review
The cause of the fire at the Koekelare school is being investigated.
No Injuries Reported
No one was injured in either the childcare center incident or the school fire.
Disruption in Local Areas
Both incidents caused disruption to the school and surrounding area.