A fire broke out near the Left Bank on Tuesday, in Charleroi, one person died despite the intervention of firefighters.
Many of you have alerted us to a fire located near the Left Bank, in Charleroi. According to information from the Charleroi fire brigade, the fire broke out shortly before 1 p.m. in an apartment on rue des Peines Perdues. The disaster began in a room on the third floor of the building. When firefighters arrived, flames were coming through the windows. Thick smoke might be seen in the street, and over the rooftops.
One person might not be saved, and another was evacuated, according to information from the duty officer. The prosecution descended on the scene of the tragedy.
A pumper and two ladders were sent to the scene. According to our correspondent, the work was particularly difficult because of poorly parked vehicles in this small street. In addition, many road signs complicated the maneuvers of the firefighters. They also had difficulty deploying the ladder, because of the cables hanging in the street. A basket was used.
Charleroi firefighters said around 2:20 p.m. that the fire was under control. Several homes were evacuated as a precaution, as well as a school.
