Firefighters were called to the village of Boezinge on Monday evening due to reports of manhole covers being propelled and smoke emerging from the sewers. The main theory was that of a gas leak due to ongoing work in the area, but the local fire department spokesperson stated that no gas was detected. The cause was eventually revealed to be an air pressure cushion that exploded in the sewer system, causing disruptions to several toilet seats in nearby homes. Luckily, there were no injuries or significant damage.
It was around 6 p.m. on Monday evening when firefighters arrived in the village of Boezinge for a detonation, propelled manhole covers and smoke coming from the sewers. A gas leak was the main hypothesis, given the work in progress in the area. But according to the spokesperson for the local fire department, interviewed by Het Nieuwsblad, “no gas was detected”.
He then explains that “the blow came from an air pressure cushion which exploded in the sewers. Due to the pressure, several toilet seats in nearby homes were reportedly disrupted. So far, there are no injuries or major damage. »
In conclusion, the detonation in the village of Boezinge caused quite a scare amongst residents, with the initial hypothesis being a gas leak. However, further investigation revealed that the explosion was caused by an air pressure cushion in the sewers. Fortunately, no one was injured, and there was no major damage reported. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers that lurk beneath our feet, and the importance of taking necessary precautions in construction and maintenance activities.