Blaze in Tubize: Community on Alert as Toxic Smoke Looms

A fire at a textile warehouse in Tubize, near Brussels, led to evacuations and heightened alert due to toxic fumes with asbestos. Nearby residents were advised to close windows and doors, while the town hall provided temporary shelter. Schools remained closed as authorities monitored the situation.

A significant fire erupted at a textile warehouse in Tubize, a town southwest of Brussels, leading to evacuations due to toxic smoke emissions, local authorities stated.

The town's mayor, Samuel D'Orazio, issued a statement advising residents near the blaze to evacuate as a precaution against potential explosions from nearby canisters.

The crisis prompted the closure of schools and daycare centers, with authorities urging residents across a wide area to remain indoors and secure their homes against the spread of toxic fumes containing harmful substances like asbestos.