Quick Summary
- 1A fire broke out in the early hours of January 1st in São Luís, Maranhão, affecting a vegetation area on Avenida Litorânea near Praia do Olho d'Água.
- 2The incident occurred during New Year's Eve celebrations.
- 3Witnesses reported that the flames were caused by sparks from fireworks launched on the waterfront.
- 4The Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão (CBMMA) was dispatched to the scene with a fire truck to combat the blaze.
Quick Summary
A fire broke out in the early hours of January 1st in São Luís, Maranhão, affecting a vegetation area on Avenida Litorânea near Praia do Olho d'Água. The incident occurred during New Year's Eve celebrations. Witnesses reported that the flames were caused by sparks from fireworks launched on the waterfront.
The Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão (CBMMA) was dispatched to the scene with a fire truck to combat the blaze. Authorities isolated the area as a precaution while firefighters worked to control the flames. Once the fire was contained, the area was reopened, and the cultural programming on the coast continued without interruption. According to official statements, there were no victims or injuries reported during the incident.
Incident Details and Cause
The fire occurred during the transition to the new year on Avenida Litorânea, specifically near Praia do Olho d'Água. The blaze affected a dry vegetation area located on a vacant lot close to the New Year's Eve event.
According to witness accounts, the fire was ignited by sparks from fireworks that were set off along the coast of the state capital. Images captured by attendees of the celebration showed high flames in the dry vegetation area. Despite the alarming visuals, officials confirmed that no one was injured in the incident.
"O Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão (CBMMA) informa que, durante as comemorações do Réveillon, foi registrado um incêndio em uma área com vegetação volumosa e seca, localizada na retaguarda da Avenida Litorânea. Equipes do CBMMA, a bordo de caminhões de combate a incêndio, foram prontamente acionadas e realizaram o combate às chamas, conseguindo controlar o incêndio. Não houve registro de vítimas."— Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão (CBMMA)
Firefighter Response 🚒
Following the outbreak of the fire, a team from the Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão (CBMMA) was activated to handle the situation. The military firefighters deployed a fire truck to the location to extinguish the flames.
The CBMMA teams, aboard fire trucks, were promptly activated and fought the flames, managing to control the fire. The area was preventively isolated to ensure the safety of those passing through the region while the work was being carried out. After the flames were controlled, the area was released, and the party continued normally.
Official Statement and Aftermath
The Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão released a statement regarding the event. The official note stated: "The Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão (CBMMA) informs that, during the New Year's Eve celebrations, a fire was recorded in an area with voluminous and dry vegetation, located behind Avenida Litorânea. Teams from the CBMMA, aboard fire trucks, were promptly activated and fought the flames, managing to control the fire. There were no reports of victims."
Despite the scare caused by the fire at Praia do Olho d'Água, the cultural programming on the coast of the state capital proceeded without interruptions following the action taken by the military personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions
The fire was caused by sparks from fireworks launched during New Year's Eve celebrations.
No, the Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Maranhão confirmed there were no victims.
No, the cultural programming on the coast continued without interruption after the fire was controlled.
