Mar 7 • 13:58 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

House catches fire while resident is away, say firefighters in MT

A house in Sorriso, Brazil, caught fire while the owner was away, with firefighters suspecting arson due to the accumulation of materials indicative of a deliberate fire.

A residential fire occurred late on Friday night in Sorriso, a city located 420 km from Cuiabá, Brazil. The incident took place on Av. Porto Alegre in the Morada do Sol neighborhood, and fortunately, no one was harmed. The homeowner was reportedly traveling at the time of the incident, according to statements made by his father and brother to the local firefighters. Authorities suspect that the fire may have been intentionally set, leading to an ongoing investigation.

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