Fire Department was fired and after an intense fight against flames, managed to control the fire around 5 am on Doctor Djalma Pinheiro Franco Street; There was no record of injuries and victims
In the early hours of Friday (21), a large fire devastated a thermal insulators factory located in the neighborhood of na zone roll of . The Fire Department was promptly fired and, after an intense fight against the flames, managed to control the fire around 5 am. Captain Marcatti reported that there is still a significant amount of smoke, the result of the aftermath performed by the firefighters. Smoke, which varies from clear to dark, is dense and the smell of burnt is penetrating, leading the fire department to recommend that residents of the region remain out of their homes and keep everything open to avoid inhalation of toxic substances.
The fire not only completely destroyed the terrain of the thermal insulators factory, but also spread to neighboring areas, including part of a bicycle and paper parts factory. Despite the magnitude of the incident, there was no record of injuries. Four people who lived at the factory were able to evacuate the site in time and were assisted by the Fire Department without injury. As a result of intense smoke, the Professor Reducino de Oliveira Lara State School, located nearby, chose to cancel today’s classes. The causes of the fire are still under investigation, and the Civil Defense is expected on site for a more detailed assessment of the situation.
The Fire Department has ensured that there is no risk that the fire intensifies again and reaching other areas. Although the situation is under control, the recommendation is for the population to avoid the area until smoke completes completely, thus ensuring the safety of all. Soon, the Civil Defense will arrive at the scene.
*With information from Valéria Luizette
*Report produced with the aid of AI