Terry Schultz

Victims are believed to be from several different countries.

In a press conference, officials downplayed early reports that an explosion had caused the tragedy and said it's too early to conclude whether appropriate fire safety measures were in place.

Firefighters and first responders were called in from around the region.

Local hospitals are completely full, authorities say, and patients are being transferred to nearby facilities.

They're appealing to everyone in the area to be particularly careful to avoid accidents that would put more strain on medical and emergency services.

For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz.

The EU's Digital Services Act, or DSA, has been a long-standing source of tension with the US because it imposes responsibilities on big tech platforms, such as to be transparent about their processes to take down illegal content and to combat disinformation.

US officials have often characterized it as targeting American companies.

In announcing he can no longer visit the U.S., the State Department blamed former EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton personally for the legislation, which was enacted last year.

A European Commission statement strongly condemns the U.S.

decision, saying the DSA is designed to ensure a fair and safe playing field for all companies.

For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.

The EU's Digital Services Act, or DSA, has been a long-standing source of tension with the US because it imposes responsibilities on big tech platforms, such as to be transparent about their processes to take down illegal content and to combat disinformation.

US officials have often characterized it as targeting American companies.

In announcing he can no longer visit the U.S., the State Department blamed former EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton personally for the legislation, which was enacted last year.

A European Commission statement strongly condemns the U.S.

decision, saying the DSA is designed to ensure a fair and safe playing field for all companies and that, if needed, the EU will act to defend its regulatory autonomy against unjustified measures.

For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.

The EU's Digital Services Act, or DSA, has been a long-standing source of tension with the US because it imposes responsibilities on big tech platforms, such as to be transparent about their processes to take down illegal content and to combat disinformation.

US officials have often characterized it as targeting American companies.