Fire at restaurant on Antwerp’s De Koninck brewery site is under control
A fire at a restaurant on the Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck site in Berchem, Antwerp, has been brought under control after sending a visible smoke plume over the area, according to Flemish media reports.
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- A fire broke out at a restaurant on the Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck site in Berchem, VRT NWS reported.
- De Morgen reported that the fire is now under control.
- De Morgen reported that a smoke plume was visible from far away.
- The Antwerp fire service earlier asked people to avoid the area, according to De Morgen.
The subject is a breaking local fire at a restaurant on the Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck site in Berchem, Antwerp. Named entities include Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck, Antwerp fire service, VRT NWS and De Morgen.
Background
Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck is a well-known Antwerp brewery site with roots in the city’s beer culture. Its current site combines brewing, hospitality, shops and visitor experiences, according to the brewery’s official website.
What to do
People near the site should follow fire service and police instructions, avoid the immediate area until cleared and check whether planned visits or reservations are affected.
Impact
Regional — The impact is regional and local to Antwerp/Berchem: residents, visitors, restaurant staff and nearby businesses faced disruption while firefighters worked at the brewery site.
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