a resident died in a fire at a nursing home

This was reported by the communication service of the mayor of the Brussels municipality, Benoît Cerexhe.

“The municipal authorities were informed at 00:55 on Friday that a fire broke out in a room on the third floor of the Parmentier residence, a residence for the elderly, in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre”, indicates the press release.

Although the emergency services very quickly arrived on the scene, quickly brought the flames under control and the fire was limited to one bedroom, a resident died during the tragedy.

The other people who were evacuated during the rescue operation were able to return to their apartments, the statement said.

Mayor Benoît Cerexhe (Les Committed) went there.