Brussels overcrowded building fire exposes fire-safety gaps; passersby avert worst

A fire broke out overnight in an overcrowded six-story building on Rue Antoine Dansaert in Brussels, with two passersby forcing entry and helping evacuate residents, one sustaining burns. Firefighters noted significant fire-prevention shortcomings, highlighting systemic safety risks in overcrowded housing. The incident underscores regulatory and enforcement failures in urban housing safety.

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