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Four injured after decorative candle explosion in Bredene

During a barbecue in Bredene, four people were injured by an exploding decorative candle, local police report.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Four injured after decorative candle explosion in Bredene — Archive photoPhoto: George Hendrik Breitner · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

On Sunday evening, an incident occurred in Bredene where a decorative candle exploded during a barbecue. This resulted in four injuries, including one person who was seriously hurt.

According to the local police zone of Bredene/De Haan, the life-threatening situation for the seriously injured victim quickly subsided. Three other individuals sustained minor injuries.

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