At least five killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say police
A man is seen clambering through a neighbour's window to escape black smoke in the block where more than 200 people live.
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"It has claimed a heavy toll here at Linkeroever."
— Kim Bastiaens , Other
"My thoughts are with the victims and the evacuated residents of the 'terrible fire' in Linkeroever."
— Bart De Wever , Politician
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A man is seen clambering through a neighbour's window to escape black smoke in the block where more than 200 people live.
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