Tirkedy in Lantin: Firefighter dies in prison when I missed
Tirkedy in Lantin: Firefighter dies in prison when I missed
Lüttich, Belgien - On May 28, 2025, a tragic misfortune occurred in the prison of Lantin, near Liège, Belgium. During a fire-fighting commitment in the central laundry of the prison complex, a 40-year-old fireman died from barracks. He leaves two children and was a member of the Vielsalm volunteer fire brigade. The incident, which started at around 5:30 p.m., not only let the firefighter fatally accidentally accidentally injured, but also seriously injured three other fire brigade colleagues.
The exact cause of the fire is currently unclear and ongoing investigations are carried out. The situation in prison was under control, thanks to a coordinated cooperation between the fire brigade, emergency services, police and prison staff. Due to the special safety precautions in the correctional area, the fire brigade had difficult conditions that significantly impaired the area of application. No complete evacuation of the detention center was necessary, and those affected were quickly brought to safety.
use and reactions
The Mayor of Lantin, Christine Servaes, activated the municipal disaster plan at 6:30 p.m. This was ultimately lifted again around 11:30 p.m. after the situation could be stabilized. The reactions to the incident were characterized by the nationwide. Justice Minister Annelie's Verlinden and Minister for Public Buildings Vanessa Matz expressed her sympathy. Fire brigade colleagues and the public also showed great sympathy on social networks.
A fireman not only did justice to the requirements of his professional tasks in this tragic commitment, but also lost his life. It is an unfortunate loss for the fire brigade community and a warning example of the constant risks that firefighters have to take during their missions.
In addition to this incident, the firefighters continue to face challenges in other regions. On December 25, 2025, there was also a serious fire in the Bruck district on the Leitha. Here at a shooting club, a fire was reported in the kitchen, which quickly increased in intensity due to the timber construction. In this case, a firefighter was slightly injured, but here too, extensive extinguishing work was required that took several hours and lasted until the afternoon.The latest report of the CTIF About the fire brigade statistics, adequately space in front of which the fire brigade staff are facing worldwide. The data of the Center for Fire Statistics show that the causes of fires are a central topic in the analysis of urban risks. The report deals with the development of urban fire risks in the 20th century and is a valuable contribution to improving security in cities.
The grief for the deceased fireman and the solidarity among the fire brigade are a memorial for what it means to serve the general public. The measures taken to protect the population and the active support for the injured are essential to strengthen the community in such difficult times.
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