On the morning of Friday, October 20, a Fiat Palio caught fire on Mário Covas Avenue in Santos, São Paulo, specifically between channels 4 and 5 heading towards the city center. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported from the incident. Footage showed the vehicle engulfed in flames and producing a significant amount of smoke. The fire department received a call at 7:55 AM and quickly dispatched a unit to handle the situation.

The arrival of the 6th Fire Department group, comprising three firefighters, proved effective as they were able to extinguish the flames successfully. While the cause of the fire was not disclosed, the local Port Authority communicated that traffic was temporarily diverted to facilitate the emergency response. The burning vehicle was removed from the site, but soon after, an unrelated incident occurred where a bus collided with a traffic light, necessitating further detours for repairs.

The implications of this event extend beyond the immediate firefighting response, as the fire and subsequent accident illustrate the potential hazards present in busy urban areas like Santos. Motorists using adjacent routes, such as Almirante Cochrane Avenue (channel 5), faced disruptions, highlighting the city's challenges in maintaining smooth traffic flow during emergencies.