Mar 9 • 13:47 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Woman dies after suffering 60% burns while trying to ignite a pot with ethanol at a reservoir in Piraju

Tamara Aparecida da Silva Sabino Cestaro, who suffered severe burns trying to ignite a pot with ethanol, has died in a Bauru hospital.

Tamara Aparecida da Silva Sabino Cestaro, a 33-year-old woman, succumbed to her injuries from severe burns that covered 60% of her body. This tragic incident occurred on March 1st at the Jurumirim Reservoir in Piraju, São Paulo, where she and a friend were attempting to light a cooking pot using ethanol as fuel. The intensity of the flames severely injured both women, with the friend sustaining around 40% burns. Following the incident, Tamara was hospitalized in critical condition, and unfortunately, she did not survive the ordeal.

The local hospital confirmed her death on Sunday, October 8, after a prolonged battle for life in the Hospital Estadual de Bauru. The friend, who also suffered burns, remains hospitalized, but her current condition is not publicly available. This tragedy has sparked discussions in the community regarding safety practices when handling flammable liquids, especially in recreational settings like reservoirs where such incidents could become fatal.

Tamara's funeral is scheduled for the afternoon of October 9, and she is remembered as a beloved family member, leaving behind her husband, a child, and numerous relatives. The community in Piraju is mourning her loss, emphasizing the personal impact of this event amidst a broader conversation about fire safety and awareness in public places.

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