The place was used to store peanuts and straw
A shed exploded in the Paulopolis districtfrom the municipality of Pompéia, state of São Paulo, this Tuesday (26), leaving one dead and ten injured. The place, which was used to store peanuts and straw, went up in flames after the incident and firefighters were called to provide assistance. THE victim died from burns caused by the fire.
According to the São Paulo Military Fire Department, the incident took place in a shed located in Comandante João Ribeiro de Barros Highway. They were called to control the fire and repair the machinery that was on fire after the explosion. Among those injured, five were due to burns and another five, in a mild condition, due to smoke inhalation..
Fire in industry on Rod. Comte. João Ribeiro de Barros, after an explosion in a peanut and straw storage area. Controlled fire, with teams carrying out the aftermath with machinery. Total of 11 victims: 06 with burns (01 death) and 05 minor due to smoke inhalation.
— PMESP Fire Department (@BombeirosPMESP)
