Brussels Metro Fire: 2 Injured, Stations Evacuated & Traffic Disrupted

Two people were injured Wednesday evening when a fire broke out on a metro train at the Belgica station in Brussels, disrupting service on metro lines 2 and 6, according to reports from La Libre and Le Soir.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:20 PM local time, prompting the evacuation of the station. One of the injured individuals suffered smoke inhalation, while the other experienced a panic attack, both were admitted to hospital for treatment, Le Soir reported.

Train and Metro Service Disrupted

The fire caused significant disruption to public transportation in Brussels. Metro lines 2 and 6 were both suspended following the incident, and tram services were also affected. Authorities have not yet provided an estimate for when normal service will resume.

RTL Info reported that several stations were evacuated as a precaution, though the fire was contained to a single train at the Belgica station. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene and worked to extinguish the blaze and assist passengers.

Recent Security Concerns in Brussels

This incident comes amid heightened security concerns in Brussels. Just last month, on March 23, 2026, Brussels Midi train station was evacuated after police discovered two mysterious packages on separate platforms, as reported by La Libre.be. The army’s bomb disposal unit, DOVO, was called in to examine the packages, but no explosives were found.

The evacuation of Gare du Midi followed a similar incident earlier that same day, where mysterious packages prompted a police investigation. These events occurred shortly after Brussels commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 2016 terrorist bombings, which claimed 32 lives and injured over 300 people.

Following a 2023 attack in Brussels where two Swedish football fans were shot dead, Belgium’s threat level remains at three on a four-point scale, indicating a “serious” risk. Gert Vercauteren, head of the country’s OCAM national threat analysis centre, noted that authorities have significantly improved information sharing between the justice system, police, and intelligence services in the wake of past security failings.

The number of state security service staff has increased from 600 to 950 agents in the last decade, demonstrating a commitment to strengthening security measures.