Fatal fire at the OXY tower construction site in Brussels: reactions
A serious fire broke out this Wednesday at the OXY tower construction site, located at Place de Brouckère in the heart of Brussels. The disaster unfortunately resulted in the death of one person, leaving the teams on-site and the authorities deeply shaken.
Following the tragedy, Pascal Lekeu, the CEO of SPIE Belgium, the company responsible for the work, spoke out. He expressed his sadness and offered his condolences to the victim's family and loved ones. The company is now fully cooperating with the authorities to shed light on the exact circumstances of this accident.
Emergency services intervened quickly at the scene to bring the flames under control and secure the building under construction. The busy Place de Brouckère area was partially cordoned off during the firefighters' intervention, causing disruptions to traffic in Brussels' city center.
A judicial investigation has been opened to determine the precise causes of this fatal fire. Experts must now analyze the electrical installations and the safety measures in place at the site. For the time being, work at the OXY tower site remains suspended until further notice.