About 68 hours after a large explosion created a crater approximately 15 square meters in size on Rua da Consolação in central São Paulo, no official explanation has been provided regarding the cause of the asphalt collapse. On Tuesday, the city government filled in the hole, allowing traffic to resume, but questions about the reasons for the incident remain unanswered. The explosion was captured on security cameras on Sunday night, raising concerns about public safety and infrastructure integrity.

On Monday, following the explosion, three lanes of the road were partially closed for the entire day as authorities managed the aftermath. It wasn't until early Tuesday that the Centro de Engenharia de Tráfego (CET) fully reopened the traffic flow, highlighting the disruption caused by the incident. Additionally, teams from the Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo (CETESB) visited the site on Tuesday morning, as the city had contacted them after Enel, a power company, suggested that the explosion may have originated from a buildup of gases in an underground gallery.

When technicians from CETESB examined the area for flammable substances, they found no evidence to support the theory. The lack of a definitive explanation from authorities continues to raise concerns among residents regarding safety and the reliability of urban infrastructure. As the investigation unfolds, citizens are left anxious about the implications of such incidents and the potential risks posed by aging urban facilities.