Residents in Belgian town evacuated due to explosion risk at burning building
Residents in a Belgian town were evacuated due to the risk of explosions from a burning textile warehouse. The local mayor announced that nearby homes were at significant risk because of gas canisters stored in the building. Authorities also advised other residents to stay indoors to avoid toxic smoke from the fire.
- ▪Residents near a burning textile warehouse in Turbize were evacuated due to explosion risks.
- ▪The local mayor indicated that gas canisters stored in the building posed a significant threat.
- ▪Authorities are monitoring the toxicity of the smoke and have advised residents to keep windows and doors closed.
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Residents in Belgian town evacuated due to explosion risk at burning buildingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 25, 2026, 10:08 PMUpdated May 25, 2026, 10:08 PMBRUSSELS, May 25 - People living near a burning textile warehouse in a town west of Brussels were evacuated from their homes on Monday due to the "significant" risk of canisters stored nearby exploding, the local mayor said in a radio interview.Other residents in the town of Turbize were told to stay home with their windows and doors closed, the council said on its website, due to the toxicity of smoke from the fire."Right now, we are evacuating everybody in the street, as there is a significant risk of explosion for the nearby houses because of the gas canisters inside the building," mayor…
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