Brussels, Belgium – Five people died in a massive fire that broke out inside the Oxy building under construction in the Belgian capital, Brussels. The tragic incident prompted a large-scale response from firefighters and rescue services, who rushed to the scene to control the blaze. Rescue teams also began searching for missing persons.
According to Belgian authorities, the fire started early in the morning and quickly spread to large parts of the site. This resulted in thick smoke that hampered evacuation and rescue operations. After hours of searching, emergency teams recovered five bodies from inside the building. Several injured people were also taken to hospitals for treatment.
Authorities explained that the building was undergoing construction and renovation work at the time of the incident. Meanwhile, a comprehensive investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire and to ascertain whether safety procedures were being followed at the construction site.
Investigation teams and experts are continuing to examine the scene and collect evidence. A pall of grief hangs over the Belgian capital as the nation awaits the results of the investigation, which will determine the circumstances of the fire and who is responsible.
