On Tuesday morning, October 13th, a fire broke out around 10 AM in a house on Meiboom in Halle. The fire is now under control. One terraced house was completely destroyed, and an adjacent house suffered severe damage, rendering both uninhabitable. Two other homes sustained less severe damage. Emergency services transported one person to the hospital with minor injuries.
The fire generated a significant amount of smoke in the area. Fire department measurements conducted on-site and at the nearby campus of GO! and the Zonnig Huis care center indicated no danger to students, school staff, or residents of the care center. Therefore, parents need not worry about their children's safety at school.
Meiboom and Auguste Demaeghtlaan, between Ninoofsesteenweg and Jean Jacminstraat, are expected to remain closed to traffic until 2 PM. It is advisable to avoid the area unless necessary.
Affected residents are temporarily being housed at Den AST and the Zonnig Huis care center. City services are providing the necessary support and accommodation.
