On the night of Friday, the 13th, a part of the ceiling in the food court of Shopping Frei Caneca, located in downtown São Paulo, collapsed. A video shared on social media captured the moment when the gypsum ceiling detached and fell in the corridor in front of several restaurants. Fortunately, at the time of the incident, there were only a few people present, and no one was injured.

The management of the shopping center confirmed that despite the ceiling incident, operations continued as usual until the closing time. This indicates effective emergency response protocols from the mall's administration, as no panic ensued and customers remained safe. However, the area where the ceiling collapsed was promptly isolated by maintenance, security, and cleaning teams to prevent any further incidents or hazards to the public.

This incident raises concerns about building safety standards in commercial spaces, especially in busy urban areas like São Paulo. It is vital for shopping centers to ensure that regular maintenance checks are conducted to prevent such occurrences, which could pose serious risks to patrons. As the investigation into the cause of the collapse proceeds, it will be crucial for the management of the mall to take preventive measures to restore public confidence in the safety of the establishment.