In Salvador, Brazil, a gas explosion in a residential building injured twelve people and was preceded by a video showing firefighters attempting to enter an apartment where the gas leak was located. The explosion happened around 10 AM in apartment 204, and residents reported a strong smell of gas in the corridors since 8 AM, prompting them to call emergency services. However, according to the accounts, firefighters only approached the building after receiving authorization to break into the apartment with the gas leak.

The situation escalated quickly; just moments before the explosion, residents recorded videos of firefighters trying to access the apartment through a window. Following the explosion, flames rapidly spread across the building, destroying multiple apartments and creating a chaotic scene. Local residents expressed frustration over the firefighters' response, criticizing them for not evacuating the building before attempting to address the gas leak hazard.

This incident raises serious concerns about emergency response protocols in the face of potential gas leaks. The criticism from the community highlights the need for swift action and better communication in such urgent situations to prevent injuries and loss of property. The aftermath of the explosion not only affected those directly involved but also created a sense of insecurity among other residents in the area about their safety.