
A fire in a vegetation area near a restaurant on the banks of BR-135, in Corrente, Piauí, was controlled this Thursday morning (1st) with no injuries or damage to structures, according to the Piauí Military Fire Department, which used 1,400 liters of water and support from water trucks from the city hall.
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Fires in vegetation areas are common during periods of drought, especially in inland regions of the Brazilian Northeast.
According to the corporation, the flames were controlled after teams worked at the scene. — Photo: Fire Department
A fire hit an area of vegetation close to a restaurant on the banks of BR-135, in Corrente, in the south of Piauí, this Thursday morning (1st). According to the Piauí Military Fire Department (CBMEPI), no one was injured.
According to the Piauí Military Fire Department (CBMEPI), the flames spread through the vegetation area and mobilized the corporation's teams during the incident. The causes of the fire were not reported.
The fire was controlled before reaching the establishment and there was no record of damage to nearby structures.
According to the corporation, around 1,400 liters of water were used to fight the flames. The operation also included three backpack pumps, a blower and a damper to contain the spread of the fire.
Two water tankers provided by Corrente City Hall also helped with the firefighting work.
After the flames were extinguished, firefighters cleared the area to avoid new outbreaks.
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