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Fire at Grote Markt in Lier under control ahead of Bart Peeters performance

The fire department extinguished a fire in Lier just before a scheduled performance by Bart Peeters at Lier Centraal.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Fire at Grote Markt in Lier under control ahead of Bart Peeters performance — Photo: FaceMePLS · Flickr · BY

On Thursday evening, a fire broke out in an apartment above the shoe store Snoeys at the Grote Markt in Lier. The fire department was quickly alerted, and the blaze, which started on the first floor and produced heavy smoke, was brought under control swiftly.

According to reports from various sources, the fire did not have any direct impact on the planned event taking place nearby. Lier Centraal is scheduled to host a performance by Bart Peeters.

The event organizers have stated that Peeters' performance will proceed as planned, despite the fire.

The fire department confirmed that no further evacuations were necessary, as the situation was managed quickly. The audience present at the Grote Markt was not put in danger.

Bart Peeters' performance was scheduled to take place, and the organizers indicate that everything is proceeding as expected. This has brought relief to fans and attendees of the event.

The fire is a topic of discussion, but the focus now remains on the continuation of the cultural program in the city of Lier.

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