Brussels Airport blasts: What we know now

Two explosions were heard at the Brussels Airport early Tuesday, the BBC reports.

The airport was being evacuated, according to Sky News. Photos posted to social media showed smoke billowing from the terminal.

9:43 a.m. ET March 22: The latest on the number of casualties.

9:02 a.m. ET March 22: Authorities are sweeping the airport for any explosive devices.

8:19 a.m. ET March 22: The latest update on the death toll.

7:03 a.m. ET March 22: ABC News reports that at least 26 are dead in the blasts – 11 at the airport and 15 at the subway station. Belgian transport officials said at least 55 people were injured at the subway station alone.7:03 a.m. ET March 22: ABC News reports that at least 26 are dead in the blasts – 11 at the airport and 15 at the subway station. Belgian transport officials said at least 55 people were injured at the subway station alone.

6:58 a.m. ET March 22: AP reports that at least one of airport blasts was likely caused by a suicide bomber, according to Belgian's federal prosecutor. The prosecutor called all three explosions "terrorist attacks."

6:47 a.m. ET March 22: At a press conference, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel says, "What we feared has happened: We were hit by blind attacks."

6 a.m. ET March 22: In a statement labeled "aanslagen," which is Dutch for "terror attacks," the prosecutor's office warned Brussels residents to stay inside. It was the first official suggestion that the explosions may be terror attacks, according to the AP.

5:14 a.m. ET March 22: AP, citing Brussels media, also reports that 13 people are dead.

5:02 a.m. ET March 22: AFP reports that at least 13 are dead and 35 injured in the airport blasts.

4:56 a.m. ET March 22: AFP reports that EU staffers have been told to stay indoors or at home.

4:43 a.m. ET March 22: Anyone looking for information about their family members is urged to call (+32) 02 506 47 11.

4:40 a.m. ET March 22: An AP reporter says several people were injured at an explosion in the Brussels Metro near the EU headquarters.

He adds: "We know there are many dead, many injured."

6:43 a.m. ET March 22: Facebook has launched a safety check page following the blasts.

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