Mar 15 β€’ 18:49 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Fire destroys car on avenue in Caraguatatuba, SP

A car was destroyed by a fire on Avenida Rio Claro in Caraguatatuba, Brazil, but no injuries were reported.

On Saturday afternoon, a car caught fire and was completely destroyed on Avenida Rio Claro in Caraguatatuba, located in SΓ£o Paulo's northern coast. The local fire department, Corpo de Bombeiros, responded promptly and successfully extinguished the flames, ensuring no injuries occurred despite the total loss of the vehicle.

The incident unfolded around 17:10, near Estrada do Rio Claro and the PoΓ§o das Antas direction, where firefighters found the vehicle engulfed in flames upon arrival. After battling the fire, the firefighters secured the area and provided guidance to the owner of the car. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported from the incident.

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire, aiming to determine how the vehicle ignited initially. This event serves as a reminder of the potential dangers posed by vehicle fires, highlighting the efficiency of local emergency services in managing such incidents.

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