{"id":17883,"date":"2016-07-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.fiveaa.com.au\/uncategorized\/explosions-rock-brussels\/"},"modified":"2016-07-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-07-13T00:00:00","slug":"explosions-rock-brussels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.fiveaa.com.au\/news\/explosions-rock-brussels\/","title":{"rendered":"Explosions rock Brussels"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPDATE (9:47am) \u2013 Explosions not a terror act, no casualties: report.<\/h3>\n

A fire that caused two explosions in Brussels was deliberately lit, but was not an act of terrorism, according to Belga news agency.<\/p>\n

Up to nine cars were damaged in the blaze, which was put out by 1:30am on Wednesday, local time.<\/p>\n

There were no casualties.<\/p>\n

According to Belga, local police have excluded terrorism as a possible cause.<\/p>\n

EARLIER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Footage has emerged of several cars on fire in a suburb of Brussels after witnesses reported hearing two or three explosions.<\/h3>\n

Emergency services are on the scene in Saint Gilles.<\/p>\n

The cause of the explosions is not yet known, but there are early reports it is not terror related.<\/p>\n

#BREAKING<\/a>: There are reports of some explosions in Brussells. #9Today<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/v5V3g5Czde<\/a><\/p>— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) July 13, 2016<\/a><\/blockquote> \n