A fire resulted from a short circuit in a fan in an apartment located in a village in Boa Vista on the morning of Friday, October 12. Firefighters managed to control the blaze quickly, ensuring that no injuries occurred. However, the smoke spread to other apartments within the condominium, which raised concerns about safety in similar living conditions.

This incident marks the second fire in less than a week attributed to fan malfunctions in Boa Vista, highlighting a growing safety issue with electrical appliances in the region. Just two days prior, a 14-year-old boy suffered first-degree burns due to another fan-related fire in the Vila Jardim housing complex. These events have prompted local authorities to investigate the causes of such malfunctions and to consider implementing safety measures.

According to fire department officials, the smoke spread quickly because the building had a PVC ceiling, which melted in some areas due to the intense heat despite the fire not reaching those spots directly. As these incidents raise alarms about electrical safety in residential areas, they also serve as a reminder for tenants to maintain their electrical appliances and stay vigilant about potential hazards in their homes.