According to BBC News, the Oxy tower fire in central Brussels has reportedly left several people dead and at least six others missing. BBC reporting says emergency teams found bodies in a lift shaft while carrying out searches inside the building; those figures are being treated as initial reports and remain unconfirmed by authorities.
What happened: Oxy tower fire Brussels
Emergency services were called to the Oxy tower, a building in central Brussels, after a fire broke out inside the structure, the BBC reports. Fire crews faced heavy smoke and challenging conditions as they moved to search the building and assist occupants.
Officials at the scene spoke to media with preliminary details, saying searches inside the building uncovered people in a lift shaft. BBC coverage attributes the finding to statements from emergency personnel and police; full timelines and a definitive sequence of events have not yet been released.
Casualties and missing people
BBC News reports that several people were found dead and that at least six people remain missing, according to officials quoted by the broadcaster. The language used here follows BBC reporting: these numbers are described as reported and may change as authorities complete searches and verification.
Officials have not released the names of those involved or detailed demographic information. The discovery of bodies in a lift shaft is reported by the BBC and attributed to on-scene officials; The Nonstop News has relied on that reporting and has not independently confirmed the casualty figures.
Emergency response and ongoing investigation
Fire services led search-and-rescue operations at the Oxy tower, working under hazardous conditions to secure the building and locate survivors. Police units supported the response by cordoning off the area, managing access, and assisting with evacuations where necessary.
Investigators have begun work to establish the cause of the blaze and to reconstruct the sequence of events inside the building. Officials say a formal investigation is underway; at this stage, no definitive cause has been announced. Once search operations conclude, investigators typically move to a detailed scene examination, evidence collection and witness interviews.
What comes next for families and the area
Authorities are expected to provide regular updates as searches finish and any victims are formally identified. Identification can involve forensic processes and can take time; next of kin are typically notified directly by police or official channels before names are released publicly.
Access restrictions and safety measures around the Oxy tower are likely to remain in place while investigators examine the scene. Residents, relatives and the public should follow official statements from emergency services and police for verified information and guidance on support services.
Source and attribution
This article is based on BBC News reporting and on statements by officials cited there. The BBC article reporting that several people were found dead in a lift shaft and that at least six remain missing is available here: BBC News.
Discrepancies and preliminary casualty numbers are noted in initial reports. All casualty figures in this article are described as reported by the BBC and attributed to officials until formal confirmation is provided by authorities.
