A fire swept through an apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium, killing five people. Residents scrambled to evacuate the building as black smoke poured through the structure. One man was captured on video climbing through a window to escape the thick smoke. The residential block houses approximately 200 people.
Emergency services responded to the blaze, but details on the fire's origin, evacuation procedures, and the identities of the victims remain limited. The incident underscores the dangers apartment dwellers face during high-rise fires, where smoke inhalation poses immediate risks and escape routes can become compromised quickly. Firefighters and authorities will continue investigating the cause of the fire.