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Several rescuers from cities in the region were deployed to respond to a fire in a chemical industry in Salto (SP), this Friday (13). Among the injured were military police, firefighters and civilians.

The fire started around 10 am and formed large flames of fire and a lot of black smoke.

In addition to firefighters and rescuers from Salto, agents from Indaiatuba, Itu and Campinas (SP) work to fight the fire and care for the victims.

According to preliminary information, 12 people were injured. Six were rescued in serious condition, were intubated and taken to the Municipal Hospital Nossa Senhora do Monte Serrat, in Salto.

The company affected by the fire is Pyrozzar, which is located in the Olaria neighborhood, close to Rodovia Prefeito Hélio Steffen (SP-75).

There are more than 10 vehicles from the Salto fire department alone. Another six fire teams from Campinas and agents from Itu and Indaiatuba went to the company.

The Eagle helicopters from the Military Police of Campinas and São Paulo were also activated, in addition to Samus from cities in the region.

The Military Police Eagle helicopter landed on the factory grounds and took off at around 12:10 p.m.

Videos recorded by neighbors of the company and drivers passing along the highway recorded the flames, which started at around 10:30 am. The fire has not yet been controlled and nearby residents are having to leave their homes.

The company operates in the recycling of paints, varnishes and solvents, transforming waste and materials that would otherwise be discarded into new chemical products.

Teams from the Salto Fire Department and other cities are working to fight the flames. Avenida das Nações, where the company is located, was closed.

According to information published on its website, Pyrozzar Indústria Química e Comércio Ltda. was created in July 1973 and has been operating in the chemical sector for over 50 years. With a factory on Rua das Nações Unidas, in the Olaria neighborhood, in Salto (SP), the company specializes in the manufacture of industrial paints, varnishes, solvents, thinners and waterproofing agents.

It also works to collect and reuse chemical waste, such as paint sludge and contaminated solvents from other industries.

This report is being updated.