Fire at Gas Cabin in Beringen: Police Investigate Possible Arson, No Danger to Residents

Police in Beringen, Belgium, are investigating a fire that occurred overnight in a gas cabin, with arson being a primary line of inquiry. The incident took place on Beverlosesteenweg near the Beringen-Mijn cemetery.

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We were first told it was a high-voltage cabin that was on fire. Ultimately, it was a cabinet with a measurement module next to the gas cabin.

Firefighters responded shortly after midnight to reports of a high-voltage cabin fire. However, upon arrival, they found that the fire had affected a measurement module situated next to the main gas cabin. Captain Marc Coenen of the Zuidwest-Limburg rescue zone confirmed that the damage was limited to this adjacent module.

Authorities have assured residents that there was no danger to the surrounding community and that no gas had escaped. Alexander Janssens of the West-Limburg police zone stated that while arson is being investigated, a short circuit has not been ruled out. A police cordon has been placed around the site to preserve evidence.

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But it could also be a short circuit. We have now placed a police cordon around the cabin so that the site cannot be tampered with.

Bart Wouters from grid operator Fluvius reported that the gas cabin itself sustained only minor damage, with the adjacent module being completely destroyed. "There was no impact on the neighborhood," Wouters said, adding that all systems are currently functioning correctly. Repairs to the cabin and module are expected to be completed by next week.

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Only the cabinet next to the cabin burned out. As a result, there was no impact on the neighborhood. Currently, everything is working properly.