Fire Damages Apartments and Houses in Belgium
Fires broke out in three Belgian towns: Vorst, Rijkevorsel, and Ruiselede. The fires caused damage to apartments and houses. Firefighters are investigating the causes of the blazes.
A fire started in an apartment building in Vorst, Belgium, due to an electric scooter. Another fire damaged eighteen apartments in Rijkevorsel, starting in an electrical cabinet. In Ruiselede, a pot of oil caught fire and caused a significant fire in four houses. Residents were evacuated from all three locations as a safety measure. Emergency services are currently working to determine the exact origins of each fire.
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Highlights
Electric Scooter Fire in Vorst
A fire started in an apartment building in Vorst due to an electric scooter.
Rijkevorsel Apartment Damage
Eighteen apartments in Rijkevorsel were damaged by a fire originating in an electrical cabinet.
Ruiselede House Fire
A fire damaged four houses in Ruiselede.
Oil Fire Cause Ruiselede
The Ruiselede fire was caused by a pot of oil on fire.
Residents Evacuated and Uncertain
Residents were evacuated and expressed uncertainty about returning home.