Watch: Man seen climbing from balcony during Antwerp fire

A fire in a 10-storey apartment block in Antwerp, Belgium, has resulted in at least six deaths and multiple injuries. Authorities report the blaze was caused by a technical issue on the ground floor, leading to the evacuation of 80 flats.
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This is a significant breaking news event involving loss of life and public safety in a major European city.
At least six people have died and several others were injured during the blaze in the 10-storey block of flats, Belgian police have said.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a tragic event without editorializing.
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