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Fire in the tower, several people found dead in the elevator.
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Fire in the tower, several people found dead in the elevator.

A fire broke out at the under-construction Oxy Tower in Brussels, resulting in multiple casualties trapped in elevators. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze relatively quickly but discovered several people trapped in two elevators. The spokesperson for the Brussels prosecutor’s office, Brecht Speybrouck, stated that more than five missing persons were found in one elevator, though the number could be higher if others remain in the second elevator. Rescue operations are complicated by the rubble, requiring careful removal of remains and further investigation. Two individuals were hospitalized with severe burns, while firefighters were also affected by high temperatures. Local authorities and officials, including Mayor Philippe Close and Prime Minister Bart De Wever, praised the emergency services for their efforts. The Oxy Tower, located 500 meters from Brussels' central Grand Place, is still under construction and planned to include residential units, hotels, restaurants, and bars.

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24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenter6 hr. ago
Fire in the tower, several people found dead in the elevator.

A fire broke out at the under-construction Oxy Tower in Brussels, resulting in multiple casualties trapped in elevators. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze relatively quickly but discovered several people trapped in two elevators. The spokesperson for the Brussels prosecutor’s office, Brecht Speybrouck, stated that more than five missing persons were found in one elevator, though the number could be higher if others remain in the second elevator. Rescue operations are complicated by the rubble, requiring careful removal of remains and further investigation. Two individuals were hospitalized with severe burns, while firefighters were also affected by high temperatures. Local authorities and officials, including Mayor Philippe Close and Prime Minister Bart De Wever, praised the emergency services for their efforts. The Oxy Tower, located 500 meters from Brussels' central Grand Place, is still under construction and planned to include residential units, hotels, restaurants, and bars.

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