A loud explosion on Sint-Bernardsesteenweg in Hoboken shocked local residents around 18:30 on 2025-07-31 21:29:00. The blast originated from a frietketel that suddenly exploded in a second-floor apartment. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene following the intense noise heard across the street.
- Harde knal gehoord op Sint-Bernardsesteenweg
- Frietketel ontploft in appartement tweede verdieping
- Eén persoon raakte gewond bij explosie
- Slachtoffer met brandwonden naar ziekenhuis gebracht
- Incident vond plaats rond 18.30 uur
One person suffered burns from the incident and was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The cause of the frietketel explosion remains under investigation, raising concerns about kitchen safety in Belgian homes. How common are such accidents, and what precautions can be taken?
This incident highlights the potential dangers of everyday kitchen appliances and the importance of vigilance, especially in densely populated areas like Hoboken.
What can we learn from this event? Accidents involving deep fryers may seem rare but can cause serious harm. This raises important safety questions for Belgian households:
- Are frietketels regularly maintained and used according to safety guidelines?
- Do residents know how to respond in case of a kitchen fire or explosion?
- Could stricter regulations or awareness campaigns reduce such risks?
As investigations continue, residents are urged to review their kitchen safety practices and stay alert to prevent similar accidents. Could your home be next? Taking simple precautions now could save lives later.
