Employee suffers 31% of body burned after fire during carnival party at club in Mogi das Cruzes
A buffet employee sustained severe burns after a flaming chafing dish caught fire at a carnival event in Mogi das Cruzes, injuring several guests.
A serious incident occurred during a carnival party at the Clube de Campo de Mogi das Cruzes in Brazil, where an employee from a buffet suffered burns covering 31.5% of her body. The fire erupted when a chafing dish was being replenished, resulting in what the club described as an 'unexpected combustion'. Several guests attending the event were also injured due to the outbreak of flames.
Immediate medical attention was provided to the victims, with the buffet employee being transferred to Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Mogi das Cruzes, where she is currently awaiting transfer to a specialized burn treatment hospital. The club has confirmed that they are monitoring the situation closely and have been in contact with the victims as they recover from their injuries.
This incident raises concerns about safety measures during events, particularly in venues serving food that involve open flames. The Clube de Campo de Mogi das Cruzes has stated that it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and is likely to review their safety protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.