The Brussels fire department responded to a fire on the second floor of a building on Avenue Montjoie in Uccle in the early hours of Saturday. Residents in the Marlow area were evacuated by police while the firefighters dealt with the blaze, which caused a release of black smoke. Tragically, the body of an elderly resident was discovered in her bed during the operation. “The octogenarian lady was on oxygen. The origin of the fire remains to be determined, but the accidental track is preferred. After verification and ventilation, the other occupants of the building were able to return to their homes,” said Walter Derieuw, spokesperson for the Brussels fire brigade. Derieuw advises people not to smoke in bed or in a drowsy state in an armchair, as oxygen is an accelerant, and to be mindful of sources of heat, flames, and sparks.
The Brussels firefighters were called this Saturday a little following midnight for an intervention in a building on Avenue Montjoie in Uccle. A fire had broken out on the second floor. “Police in the Marlow area had evacuated residents. The fire was limited with a release of black smoke. Unfortunately, during the operations, the mortal remains of a resident were discovered in her bed,” said Walter Derieuw, spokesperson for the Brussels fire brigade.
“The octogenarian lady was on oxygen. The origin of the fire remains to be determined, but the accidental track is preferred. After verification and ventilation, the other occupants of the building were able to return to their homes,” adds Walter Derieuw. The latter wishes to give some preventive advice. “Do not smoke in bed, or in a drowsy state in an armchair for example. Oxygen is an accelerant, beware of sources of heat, flames and sparks. »
In conclusion, the incident in Uccle serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety. The tragic loss of one life highlights the need to take precautions in our daily lives, whether it’s refraining from smoking in bed or being aware of potential sources of heat and flames. The Brussels fire brigade’s spokesperson has offered valuable preventive advice that we should all take heed of. Let us all take a moment to remember the victim and keep our communities safe by prioritizing fire safety in our daily routines.
