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Watch: Man seen climbing from balcony during Antwerp fire

Watch: Man seen climbing from balcony during Antwerp fire

Summary

A fire broke out in a 10-story apartment building in Antwerp, Belgium, causing at least six deaths and injuring several people. The fire started on the ground floor due to a technical problem, and residents were evacuated while emergency services responded.

Key Facts

  • The fire occurred in a 10-story block of flats in Antwerp.
  • At least six people died, and several others were injured.
  • The fire started shortly before 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) on Wednesday.
  • Police said the cause was a technical problem on the building's ground floor.
  • More than 200 people live in the building.
  • Firefighters evacuated 80 flats during the incident.
  • Video footage shows a man climbing from a balcony as smoke filled the building.
  • The man was helped into a neighboring window by others nearby.
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