09 Jan 2024 | 12:36 AM UTC
Brazil: Firefighters battling blaze at warehouse in Embu das Artes, Sao Paulo, as of late Jan. 8
Firefighte responding to warehouse fire in Embu das Artes, Sao Paulo, Brazil, late Jan. 8. Avoid the area. Disruptions likely.
Firefighters are responding to a warehouse fire in the Jardim dos Oliveiras area of Embu das Artes, Sao Paulo, as of late Jan. 8. The blaze started at approximately 19:40; the cause of the fire is not immediately clear. At least 12 firefighting vehicles have deployed to the area. There have been no initial reports of casualties.
Heightened security and localized transport and business disruptions are likely over the coming hours as crews work to extinguish the blaze and investigate the incident. Reports indicate traffic disruptions along the Regis Bittencourt Highway.
Avoid the area until the situation stabilizes and authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected location. Heed official instructions.