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Rescue workers look for victims on upper floors after an apartment block fire in Linkeroever, 1 July, 2026

Video. At least six dead after blaze breaks out at Belgium apartment block

Updated: 01/07/2026 - 18:20 GMT+2

Antwerp police said the fire was caused by a "technical fault on the ground floor". The force has warned locals affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to shut off ventilation systems if necessary.

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