Garage Fire in Deurne Hospitalizes Mother and Baby
Three individuals were affected by smoke inhalation following a car fire in a garage workshop.
A fire in a garage workshop on the ground floor of a residential building in Deurne, a suburb of Antwerp, has resulted in injuries to three individuals, including a mother and her one-year-old child, who were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
Local emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred in the early hours of the evening.
The fire started when a car caught fire inside the garage, generating a significant amount of thick smoke that filled the garage and extended into the apartments situated above.
Firefighters were dispatched promptly to extinguish the flames and curb the spread of smoke.
Paramedics assessed the condition of three individuals exposed to the smoke, including the mother and child, who were subsequently transported to a hospital for further monitoring and treatment due to the risks associated with their exposure.
A third individual received treatment on-site and did not require hospitalization.
Local police spokesperson Kim Bastiaens highlighted the efficient response of emergency services, which played a crucial role in ensuring safety and limiting property damage.
In response to the smoke, authorities activated the Be-Alert system to inform nearby residents, advising them to close windows and doors to minimize smoke infiltration into their homes.
By approximately 11:15 PM, firefighters had largely contained the fire, although the situation remained critical as they continued to address residual hotspots.
The garage workshop sustained extensive damage from the fire and is considered a total loss.
The lower floor of the building also suffered significant damage, leading to the evacuation of residents and businesses in the vicinity.
Repairs will be necessary before the premises can be deemed safe for occupancy again.
Local emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred in the early hours of the evening.
The fire started when a car caught fire inside the garage, generating a significant amount of thick smoke that filled the garage and extended into the apartments situated above.
Firefighters were dispatched promptly to extinguish the flames and curb the spread of smoke.
Paramedics assessed the condition of three individuals exposed to the smoke, including the mother and child, who were subsequently transported to a hospital for further monitoring and treatment due to the risks associated with their exposure.
A third individual received treatment on-site and did not require hospitalization.
Local police spokesperson Kim Bastiaens highlighted the efficient response of emergency services, which played a crucial role in ensuring safety and limiting property damage.
In response to the smoke, authorities activated the Be-Alert system to inform nearby residents, advising them to close windows and doors to minimize smoke infiltration into their homes.
By approximately 11:15 PM, firefighters had largely contained the fire, although the situation remained critical as they continued to address residual hotspots.
The garage workshop sustained extensive damage from the fire and is considered a total loss.
The lower floor of the building also suffered significant damage, leading to the evacuation of residents and businesses in the vicinity.
Repairs will be necessary before the premises can be deemed safe for occupancy again.
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