Severe attic fire in historic building in the center of Elversele

A fire broke out in a historic house in Elversele, causing significant smoke and damage. The fire started on the upper floor, but no one was inside at the time. A passerby noticed smoke and alerted the authorities after hearing an alarm. The fire spread through wooden floors and the roof structure, but firefighters quickly extinguished it. Damage includes fire and smoke on the upper floor and water damage below. The cause of the fire is still unclear, with a short circuit being a possible reason. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.