A security camera recorded the exact moment of the powerful explosion that frightened residents of the eastern region of São Paulo on Thursday evening (11/13). The accident occurred on Avenida Celso Garcia Street, near the intersection with Salim Farah Maalouf Street.
Two people were injured, according to firefighters. One of them was rescued by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMO), and there is no information about her health condition. The other does not want treatment.
Pictures posted on social media show the extent of what happened. A huge cloud of smoke dominated the sky east of Sao Paulo at dusk. Many sounds were also heard, with fireworks exploding in the area.
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The fire department sends vehicles to Tatuapé to control the smoke and subsequent small explosions
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The security camera records the moment of the explosion in the eastern region
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The security camera records the moment of the explosion in the eastern region
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The security camera records the moment of the explosion in the eastern region
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Explosion in the eastern region of SP
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An apartment damaged by an explosion in the Eastern Province
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Explosion in the eastern region of SP
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Explosion in the eastern region of SP
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The fire department sends vehicles to Tatuabi to control smoke and small explosions
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The explosion caused damage in the eastern region
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The explosion caused damage in the eastern region
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The explosion, which occurred around 7:08 p.m., caused at least eight Fire Department vehicles to mobilize. According to the organization, the incident occurred in a house and included fireworks, which led to the generation of a lot of smoke and subsequent small explosions.
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Area residents reported on social media that the impact shattered the windows of several apartments in a building close to the explosion site. Cars parked in the streets surrounding the explosion site were also damaged.
Two people were transported to an area hospital. The causes of the explosion are still under investigation.
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