Roof fire at restaurant beside De Koninck city brewery in Antwerp brought under control
A roof fire at a restaurant next to Antwerp's landmark Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck sent a heavy black smoke plume high over the city before firefighters brought it under control, according to Het Nieuwsblad's Antwerp regional edition.
In 30 seconds
- A roof fire broke out at a restaurant next to Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck in Antwerp, per Het Nieuwsblad's regional edition.
- Firefighters brought the fire under control.
- The blaze produced a heavy black smoke plume visible from a long distance across Antwerp.
- The cause, extent of damage and any injuries were not confirmed in early reporting.
The incident is a roof fire (dakbrand) at a restaurant located next to Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck, the historic De Koninck city brewery on the Mechelsesteenweg in Antwerp's southern district (Antwerp-Zuid). De Koninck is the maker of the 'Bolleke' amber ale, a well-known Antwerp beer, and its site combines a working brewery with a visitor centre, bars and dining. Firefighting was handled by the local fire service; the reporting to date comes from Het Nieuwsblad's regional Antwerp edition.
Background
De Koninck has brewed in Antwerp's south since the 19th century and its 'Bolleke' is treated locally as an informal civic symbol. In recent years the site was redeveloped into a brewery-and-visitor complex with bars and restaurants, making the surrounding block a well-frequented destination — which is why a fire there is quickly noticed across the city.
What to do
People near the Mechelsesteenweg should follow official updates for any lingering road closures, access restrictions or smoke advisories until the fire brigade confirms the situation is fully resolved.
Impact
Regional — The fire and its highly visible smoke plume affected the Antwerp-Zuid area around the Mechelsesteenweg, a busy district next to the De Koninck brewery. Immediate danger is reported as passing, but any access or traffic disruption around the site had not been confirmed at the time of writing.
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