At least 6 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say

Antwerp, 1/7: At least six people were killed in a fire in a 10-storey apartment ⁠tower in the Belgian city of Antwerp on Wednesday, police told ⁠local media. Reuters saw rescuers lowering residents from ‌the side of the building ​by rope.

Survivors described being trapped inside until police and firefighters arrived shortly after the blaze started in the morning. “First the electricity went out.