On Thursday afternoon, an ambulance registered to the city government of Mata Roma caught fire on a stretch of the BR-222 highway in Vargem Grande, approximately 172 kilometers from São Luís. The incident occurred when the driver noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and pulled over; however, the ambulance was soon engulfed in flames. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported during this alarming incident.

Local residents attempted to assist in extinguishing the flames but were unable to completely control the fire. It was only after the arrival of firefighters from a private company, who used water from a fire truck, that the blaze was finally put out. The vehicle was completely destroyed by the fire, leaving only its charred remains.

When contacted by local media, the Mata Roma city government stated that they did not have information regarding the cause of the fire, highlighting a gap in knowledge about the incident. This lack of detail raises questions about the maintenance and safety protocols for emergency vehicles in that region, emphasizing the need for further investigation into what caused such a hazardous situation.