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Fire After Explosion at Christmas Market in Maredsous, Possibly Multiple Seriously Injured

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A major explosion occurred at a Christmas market in Maredsous in Namur, causing one of the chalets to catch fire. According to initial reports, there are several seriously injured people, the fire department told RTBF. Emergency services are on the scene. It is unclear what caused the explosion.

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Barely two days after the festive opening of the Christmas market in Anhée, Wallonia, a fierce fire broke out on Sunday morning in two...

·Antwerp, Belgium
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Several people were seriously injured in an explosion and fire at a Christmas market in Belgium, Belgian media report. Three victims have "severe burns," the fire department told HLN. The Christmas market in Maredsous in the Walloon province of Namur was shaken this morning by a major explosion, possibly a gas explosion according to the fire department. According to HLN, the fire broke out shortly before noon and spread rapidly. Two chalets on …

·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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A fierce fire broke out at the Christmas market in Maredsous, Belgium, in the province of Namur, due to an exploding gas cylinder. Five people were injured. Two of them were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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A major explosion occurred at a Christmas market in Maredsous in Namur, causing one of the chalets to catch fire. According to initial reports, there are several seriously injured people, the fire department told RTBF. Emergency services are on the scene. It is unclear what caused the explosion.

·Brussels, Belgium
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The fire broke out shortly before noon this Sunday, November 15, and spread quickly. Several people were reportedly injured. ...

·Brussels, Belgium
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The Christmas market at the historic abbey of Maredsous is popular in the Belgian region. At the opening weekend there is a fire, several people are injured.

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RTL Info broke the news on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
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