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Firefighters battle blaze at mineral oil factory in Mauá
A fire broke out at a mineral oil factory in a warehouse on Rosa Kasinski Street, in Capuava, Mauá, on Saturday.
Firefighters and São Paulo military police were called to respond to the blaze.
The fire was intense, and 49 firefighters and 15 vehicles fought it from three directions, using foam to control the flames.
No victims had been reported at the time of the update.
Police urged people to stay away from the area to avoid the fire and keep emergency crews’ work clear.
The firefighting response was still underway, with further information expected as work progressed.
A fire broke out at a warehouse housing a mineral oil factory in the Capuava neighbourhood of Mauá, in the Greater São Paulo area.
Firefighters and São Paulo Military Police responded, and crews used foam to fight the blaze.
CNN Brasil reported that 15 fire engines and 49 firefighters were involved, while UOL said 17 vehicles were taking part by 20:45.
No victims had been reported in the updates cited by either outlet.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage were not known.
- Who
- Firefighters and São Paulo Military Police responded. Fire crews from São Paulo, Mauá and São Bernardo do Campo were involved, according to UOL.
- What
- A fire broke out at a warehouse housing a mineral oil factory.
- When
- Saturday, October 31, 2026; the incident was recorded at 16:52.
- Where
- Rua Rosa Kasinski, in the Capuava neighbourhood of Mauá, in the Greater São Paulo area.
- Why
- The cause of the fire was not known. The emergency response was prompted by the blaze.
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The fire incident was recorded and initially attended by four fire engines, according to UOL.
UOL reported that 17 vehicles were taking part in the response.
- Location
- Rua Rosa Kasinski, Capuava, Mauá
- Initial response
- 4 fire engines at 16:52, according to UOL
- Fire engines
- 15, according to CNN Brasil; 17 by 20:45, according to UOL
- Firefighters
- 49, according to CNN Brasil
- Victims
- None reported in the updates cited by both outlets
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What people are saying
The public should avoid the area and not remain near the incident, to avoid exposure to the fire and not hinder the work of the fire engines and emergency teams.