On Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out in an apartment on Avenida Lasar Segal in Praia Grande, São Paulo, prompting a swift response from the fire department. Firefighters deployed two vehicles staffed by ten professionals to the scene at around 1:50 PM to extinguish the flames, which were contained to just one room of the residence. Despite the quick response, one cat tragically lost its life in the incident, while another escaped, with a third rescued by the apartment's occupant.

According to witness Gabriela Assunção Silva, who lives in the adjacent condominium, her awareness of the fire came when her mother heard a loud noise. Upon closer inspection, they spotted dark smoke billowing from the apartment, along with ominous sounds that suggested a gas leak. This led to the conclusion that the fire might have been instigated by a gas leakage, highlighting potential safety concerns in residential areas.

This incident underscores the need for awareness around gas safety and emergency preparedness in homes. While it ended with a small-scale fire affecting just one apartment, the consequences could have been more severe, emphasizing the role of the community in observing and reporting such hazards promptly.