New storm prompts over 60 crisis calls in Brussels

New storm prompts over 60 crisis calls in Brussels
a thunderstorm rages over the city of Brussels, in the night from Saturday to Sunday 28 June 2026. Credit: Belga / Marius Burgelman

Brussels firefighters carried out 64 call-outs across the Brussels-Capital Region between 18:00 on Saturday and Sunday morning as Storm Boelo swept through the area.

Most of the incidents involved flooding, with firefighters responding 39 times.

They were also called out 13 times for broken branches or fallen trees.

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A further 12 incidents involved various objects torn loose or blown away by strong winds.

The fire brigade said additional damage could still come to light in daylight, and more requests for assistance may yet be received.

Four interventions were still underway on Sunday morning.

Firefighters urged residents to remain alert for unstable objects, damaged roofing and weakened trees.

For non-urgent storm damage requiring assistance from the fire brigade, the public is asked to use the online portal 1722.be as a priority.


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