Flags in Federal Way lowered through Saturday after Brussels attacks

Flags adorning city spaces in Federal Way will be lowered through Saturday to honor the victims of Tuesday's deadly attacks in Belgium.

Flags adorning city spaces in Federal Way will be lowered through Saturday to honor the victims of Tuesday’s deadly attacks in Belgium.

“I am saddened by the images we are seeing out of Brussels,” Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell said in a statement. “In accordance with today’s Presidential proclamation, I have directed Flags on all City facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victims of this egregious attack on liberty, as well as the people of Belgium.”

At least 31 people were confirmed killed, with at least 250 reported injured, after explosions ripped through Brussels Airport and a subway station near the city’s European Union offices. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks.