Fire in a shelter in Brazil claimed the lives of 10 people

2024-05-01 10:51:38

A strong fire razed an inn converted into homeless shelter in Porto Alegre, Brazil, claiming the lives of at least 10 personasaccording to local authorities.

The fire department of the state of Rio Grande do Sul confirmed that the place operated irregularlyso it is feared that they will not have the necessary safety conditions for their operation.

Forensics are working hard at the scene to identify the victims, while the fire department is trying to discover what triggered the explosion. fire.

Several people were rescued from burning building and transferred to a nearby hospital, although the exact number has not been confirmed. According to local reports, at least 11 people were injured, some seriously.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as flames consumed the building. One of the residents shared his experience, narrating how the fire spread quickly, forcing them to flee in the smoke.

Eduardo Leite, governor of the state, expressed his deep dismay at the tragic event, promising a thorough investigation. The mayor of Porto Alegre, Sebastiao Melo, also spoke out, highlighting the importance of clarifying the facts.

Deputy Matheus Gomes denounced that the establishment received municipal funds despite reports of irregularities, urging an investigation not only of the fire, but of the entire situation that led to this tragedy.

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2024-05-01 10:51:38