A major fire completely destroyed a furniture distribution warehouse of approximately 2,000 square meters on Saturday afternoon (23rd) in the Calafate neighborhood, West Region of Belo Horizonte. The Fire Department was called at 4:45 PM and deployed 10 vehicles to fight the flames at Avenida Tereza Cristina, No. 2,217. ✓
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"Um galpão de aproximadamente 2 mil metros quadrados está pegando fogo desde a tarde deste sábado (23/5), no Bairro Calafate, na Região Oeste de Belo Horizonte. O galpão fica localizado na Avenida Tereza Cristina, nº 2.217."
"O Corpo de Bombeiros (CBMMG) foi acionado por volta das 16h45 e montou uma força-tarefa com dez viaturas para combater as chamas."
The distribution center stored large quantities of highly combustible materials — mattresses, wooden beds, metal cabinets, and machinery — which quickly fueled the fire, according to firefighters. The high temperature caused the structure's roof to collapse. A dense column of black smoke was visible from various points in the state capital. ✓
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"No local, funciona um centro de distribuição de móveis... No local, na Avenida Tereza Cristina, altura 2217, são guardados itens como colchões, camas de madeira, armários de metal e máquinas."
"O local abrigava uma grande quantidade de materiais de fácil combustão, como colchões, camas de madeira e armários de metal, o que alimentou rapidamente as chamas."
The military organized seven combat lines, six for direct attack and one for protection to prevent the fire from reaching neighboring properties. Around 6:29 PM, the corporation reported that the fire was contained, and by 10 PM it was controlled. There were no casualties, as no one was in the building when the fire started. ✓
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"Os militares atuavam no combate direto por meio de sete linhas operacionais, sendo seis de ataque às chamas e uma de proteção para evitar que o fogo atingisse os imóveis vizinhos. Por volta das 18h29, a corporação informou que o incêndio já estava confinado."
"Por volta das 22h, os militares informaram que o incêndio foi controlado, havendo poucos focos localizados abaixo da estrutura do telhado que desabou."
Fire occurred on Saturday afternoon (23/5) in Calafate neighborhood
There were no casualties in the fire
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (1)
Warehouse area varies between 1,500 and 2,000 square meters according to source
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What was the cause of the fire?
Why it's still unknown: The causes that started the fire remained unknown until the publication of the reports
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Which company operated the distribution center?
Why it's still unknown: No source identified the company name or owner of the establishment
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What was the value of material damages?
Why it's still unknown: There is no estimate of economic damages released by firefighters or owners