Rodrigo Oliveira, who had been hospitalized since the 12th, could not resist the pulmonary complications caused by the inhalation of smoke
One of the victims of the fire that occurred in a costume factory in the northern zone of died. Rodrigo Oliveira, who had been hospitalized since the 12th, could not resist the pulmonary complications caused by the inhalation of smoke. Another patient remains in critical condition, receiving intensive care. The Fire Department acted quickly and managed to rescue 21 people from the scene. Among them, eight were sent to Getúlio Vargas State Hospital in serious condition. To date, 12 of the victims have been discharged after undergoing bronchoscopy procedures to clear the airways.
The fire began shortly before 8 am and mobilized more than 30 vehicles to fight the flames. The factory, which was dedicated to the production of costumes for Carnival, operated without the security certificate required by the Fire Department and had irregularities with the IRS. Given the seriousness of the situation, the Rio de Janeiro Labor Prosecutor’s Office decided to open an investigation to investigate the working conditions in the confection. In addition, the Civil Police are also conducting an investigation into the causes of the fire, seeking to clarify the circumstances that led to the tragedy.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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