A major fire broke out early Wednesday (July 1, 2026) in a 10-story residential building in Antwerp, Belgium, according to a statement from Belgian police.
Initial reports indicate multiple fatalities, though authorities have not yet released details on the exact number of victims or the cause of the blaze. The incident occurred in a multi-storey apartment complex in Antwerp—the second-largest city in Belgium and a major port in the Flanders region.
Police said further updates are expected as investigators gather evidence at the scene.