- Explosion in Tatuabi: Civil Defense closes 21 properties adjacent to a fireworks warehouse in São Paulo
- He watches: Video of the moment a fireworks store exploded in the eastern region of Aleppo Governorate
Among the victims in serious condition is a woman who suffered a brain injury. Her 19-year-old son had bruises on his hand. The causes of the accident are not yet known. The incident occurred at around 7pm on Rua Francisco Bueno Street, No. 79, Tatuapí. The property was completely destroyed.
São Paulo Civil Defense closed 21 properties adjacent to the warehouse. The agency stated that the affected residents were sheltered by family members. According to the fire department, the property that exploded did not have a permit to produce or store fireworks.
-Actually, it was supposed to be a sedative, it wasn’t supposed to work. In residential areas, legislation does not allow the handling and storage of fireworks. To do this, the company must adhere to a series of requirements, including staying away from businesses and homes. Specifically so that there are no casualties left in an accident, says Captain Caroline Magalhaes, spokeswoman for the São Paulo Fire Department.
Video of the moment a fireworks store exploded in the eastern region of Aleppo Governorate
According to Civil Defense, the Municipal Protection Coordination was summoned and it was found that there was severe property damage, affecting a number of commercial and residential properties and vehicles. In total, 13 vehicles and 27 fire department personnel participated in rescuing the victims and containing the fire. According to the captain, the remaining materials have been transferred and there is no longer any danger of an explosion.
According to the Public Security Secretariat in São Paulo, the explosion hit nearby property, toppled metal structures and damaged several vehicles parked in the area.
“The force of the impact also led to the temporary closure of Avenida Salem Farah Maalouf Street to ensure the safety of the working teams,” the memo stated.
Some victims were transferred to Nebo Brasileiro Hospital. The ministry stated that other victims were transferred to nearby health units or were treated on site by emergency teams.
“Following this, the fire department called in the GATE bomb squad, which found a charred body among the rubble. The victim was a man, suspected of illegally storing explosive devices inside the property. The civil police opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the explosion. The case was registered as explosion, environmental crime and bodily injury at 30 DP. An inspection of the site was requested and a microscopic examination will be carried out by the Institute of Forensic Medicine. The SSP confirms that the illegal storage of explosive materials poses a serious risk to the life and safety of the residents, and that All appropriate measures are being taken to clarify the facts and hold anyone involved accountable.