Bakery fire leaves employee injured in Divinópolis

Upon arriving at the establishment, firefighters found intense smoke in the kitchen. The fire is suspected to have started after a gas leak. The flames had already been put out by the bakery owner.

The team used a thermal camera to check for new outbreaks. Furthermore, it acted to eliminate risks of reignition or explosion due to gas accumulation.

The employee received treatment and was taken to the hospital by a team from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu).

If a cooking gas leak is suspected, firefighters advise not to activate switches or electrical equipment. If it is safe to do so, the gas valve should be closed, and the location should be evacuated immediately.

In fire situations, the recommendation is to avoid smoke inhalation, do not try to put out the flames yourself and move away from the risk area. The Fire Department can be contacted by calling 193.