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Fire kills five at Antwerp apartment block

A devastating fire at a 10-story apartment tower in Antwerp, Belgium, has resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries.

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The brief

A fire tore through an apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium, killing at least five people, according to reports from BBC News, Reuters, and CNN. Al Jazeera reports at least six fatalities.

The building is a 10-story tower housing more than 200 residents. Coverage from People.com describes the blaze as 'terrible,' while CNN notes that many people were injured in the incident.

Belgian police provided the fatality figures cited by Reuters. Future developments will likely focus on the total number of casualties and the cause of the fire, as current coverage does not specify why the blaze started.

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How many people died in the fire?

Reports vary, with BBC, Reuters, and CNN stating at least five people died, while Al Jazeera reports at least six fatalities.

Where did the fire occur?

The fire took place at an apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium.

What is known about the building?

According to People.com, it is a 10-story apartment building with more than 200 residents.

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