Several found dead in lift shaft after fire in central Brussels building
Summary
A fire broke out at the Oxy tower, a building under construction in central Brussels, resulting in several deaths. Firefighters found multiple victims trapped in the building's lift shafts, and at least six people are still missing.Key Facts
- The fire occurred on Tuesday at the Oxy tower in central Brussels.
- The building is still under construction and will include apartments, a hotel, restaurants, and bars.
- Firefighters found the fire had spread to the lift shafts, trapping people inside two lifts.
- They managed to open one lift and found several victims inside.
- At least six people are reported missing, but the total number of victims is unclear.
- Two people were taken to the hospital with serious burns.
- One firefighter was treated on site for exposure to high heat.
- Local officials, including Brussels' mayor and the Prime Minister, visited the site, and the King of Belgium is expected to come.
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