In the early hours of Wednesday, a fire erupted in a warehouse located on Avenida Dr. Roberto de Almeida Vinhas in Praia Grande, São Paulo. The local fire department, known as the Corpo de Bombeiros, quickly dispatched nine fire trucks and 25 firefighters to deal with the incident. The firefighters worked tirelessly for over three hours to extinguish the flames, which were exacerbated by the presence of large quantities of combustible materials in the warehouse.

Preliminary reports indicate that the warehouse housed debris and various flammable items, complicating the firefighters’ efforts to gain access and control the fire. These materials not only fueled the flames but also posed additional safety risks during the firefighting process. Local sources reported that the warehouse contained computer components, drawing the attention of individuals looking to salvage copper wiring from the machines, indicating possible illegal scavenging activity.

The firefighting strategy involved accessing the warehouse through an adjacent vacant lot, allowing the firefighters to tackle the flames more effectively. The incident serves as a reminder of the hazards associated with improper storage of combustibles and highlights the importance of swift response by emergency services in managing such emergencies in urban settings.