Feb 7 • 18:05 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Businessman loses BMW and five more vehicles after fire in garage in Rio Preto

A businessman in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, lost six vehicles, including a luxury BMW, in a fire that broke out in his garage.

On the night of Friday, the 6th, a businessman from São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, suffered significant losses when a fire erupted in his garage, destroying six vehicles, among them a luxury BMW. The incident was reported to authorities, revealing that four cars and two motorcycles were completely engulfed by flames. The local fire department was called to the scene and managed to extinguish the fire, but not before substantial damage was done.

At the time of the incident, the businessman was asleep in his bedroom while his mother-in-law, who was in the living room, noticed the flames and alerted him. The fire spread rapidly, making it difficult to contain before the firefighters arrived. Fortunately, the incident did not result in any injuries, despite the home being occupied by six people, including three adults and three children, who all managed to evacuate safely.

In the aftermath, the Civil Defense has cordoned off the property to assess whether it requires further safety measures or potential evacuation. The cause of the fire currently remains under investigation, leaving both the homeowner and local community concerned about fire safety and preventive measures in residential areas.

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