In a tragic turn of events, a Moroccan immigrant studying in Belgium lost her life in a house fire on Saturday, according to reports from Moroccan media, which quoted local sources. The blaze took place in a residence located in the heart of Etterbeek, a municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.
The deceased woman, whose identity has not yet been revealed, was reportedly pursuing her studies at a university in Brussels. Tragically, the emergency services discovered her body, having been overcome by smoke, inside the house once the fire had been brought under control.
The Moroccan news website “Nador City”, citing the same local sources, has reported that the victim was found suffocated inside the house where the fire had erupted. The cause of death points towards smoke inhalation, a common cause of death in house fires.
As news of the tragedy spread, there has been an outpouring of support from the Moroccan community both in Belgium and abroad. Many have taken to social media to express their condolences and to call for increased fire safety awareness among the immigrant student community.
An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances that led to the fire. The cause of the blaze remains unknown and the details surrounding the incident are still emerging.
