An explosion occurred in the Borgerhout district of Antwerp, Belgium, on June 16, 2025, shortly after midnight, damaging a house located on Van Daelstraat, near a local district house.

The explosion was caused by someone placing fireworks on a window ledge and igniting them, resulting in shattered glass and property damage.

Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.

Authorities responded swiftly, with police and bomb disposal experts sealing off the area to conduct an investigation.

Local residents expressed concern due to the incident's proximity to a government building.

While no arrests have been made, police have initiated inquiries into the incident, considering the possibility of a deliberate act.

Investigators are examining potential links to drug-related crime, as they note a pattern of violent tactics employed by organized crime groups, including bombings to intimidate or send messages.

The investigation will focus on whether the targeted residence or its occupants are associated with such criminal activity.

Law enforcement officials are reviewing security footage, conducting interviews, and assessing previous explosion incidents to identify suspects.

This explosion follows another incident that took place in Deurne on June 15, 2025, at Confortalei, where fireworks were also used to damage property, resulting in significant structural impairment but no injuries.

Authorities are currently determining whether the incidents in Borgerhout and Deurne are connected, though they are being treated as separate cases at this time.