Numerous residents were injured, one person died: A nursing home suddenly caught fire in the middle of the night. The authorities suspect intention.
A resident of a care facility in Belgium died in a fire on Saturday night. Eleven people were taken to the hospital, one is in critical condition, the Belga news agency reported, citing the municipality of Aarschot. According to initial reports, the fire was intentionally set.
The fire broke out around 10:40 p.m. and was under control around 1 a.m. The evacuation of the building was difficult because many residents were dependent on wheelchairs. According to the information, a total of more than 160 people were brought to safety. The public prosecutor’s office in Leuven has initiated investigations.
