On the evening of Sunday, October 1st, an explosion occurred in Rua da Consolação, leading to the opening of a large crater in the pavement. Eyewitnesses reported experiencing a mix of strong odors in the area directly before and after the incident. Local resident Rafael Brandão noted he detected a potent smell resembling burnt plastic and gas while passing through the area about an hour prior to the explosion, indicating a potential hazard in the environment leading up to the event.

Tattoo artist Ailton Silva Santana, who lives in a nearby high-rise building, reported hearing the explosion and smelling what he described as burnt rubber and gas, suggesting a significant chemical presence in the vicinity of the explosion. The varied descriptions of the smells point to the possibility of a hazardous leak or other issues contributing to the explosion, although it remains uncertain what caused the incident.

As of now, there is no clear indication of responsibility for the explosion, which leaves residents concerned about future safety in the area. Officials from utility companies, including Comgás, Sabesp, and Enel, visited the site to investigate, but the lack of identified responsibility raises questions regarding accountability and the state of infrastructure in urban Brazil, emphasizing the need for further examination of public safety measures in residential areas.