On Tuesday, September 3, the São Paulo City Hall announced that it had engaged the Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo (Cetesb) to analyze the soil after an explosion on Rua da Consolação opened a crater in the asphalt. This response came after a lack of clarity from service providers about the source of the gas believed to be responsible for the incident. Cetesb plans to conduct a technical inspection to check for flammable substances and assess the measures taken by the involved companies.

The Municipal Secretary for Subprefectures (SMSUB) clarified that the damaged gallery pertains to the underground energy network, and noted that no municipal stormwater galleries were affected by the explosion. This distinction is significant as it informs the public and authorities that essential city infrastructure was not compromised in the incident. The statement from SMSUB also emphasizes the swift actions being taken to ensure public safety following the explosion.

In the aftermath, Enel Distribuição São Paulo has been working on reconstructing the network and has updated the access cover to the inspection well, replacing the concrete cover with a more easily accessible iron lid for routine maintenance. This action highlights the commitment of the utility company to enhance infrastructure safety and accessibility while responding to the incident and ensuring the ongoing reliability of services in the affected area.