Structure collapsed on Wednesday (5), resulting in the death of a person; local community and authorities are mourning for loss and seek answers about the event
Frade Pedro Júnior Freitas da Silva, responsible for the church and convent of São Francisco, in alerted the Institute for the Preservation of the National Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) about an anomaly in the ceiling ceiling. Unfortunately, the structure collapsed on Wednesday, resulting in the death of a person. In his correspondence to IPHAN, the friar requested a technical inspection for the situation to be evaluated and to receive guidance on possible solutions. He emphasized the importance that any action to be taken to respect the established conservation criteria.
Four months ago, a service order was signed between Iphan and the Frade, aiming at the renovation of the place, with an investment of $ 1.2 million. The church and the convent are considered a World Heritage Site and are under the protection of IPHAN. The tragedy emphasizes the urgency of interventions in historical buildings, which, despite their cultural importance, may present risks to safety. The local community and authorities are mourning for loss and seek answers about what happened.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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