Following an explosion on Friday at the Birozar factory in the city of Salto, Brazil, a massive fire broke out, burning about 100,000 liters of flammable materials. The flames from the incident were visible from far away.
Firefighters from several cities were dispatched to the scene with more than 20 water trucks and the participation of 60 auxiliary forces to control the fire. Nine people, including four firefighters, were injured in the incident, one of whom is reported to be in critical condition.
No casualties were reported in this incident and the cause of the explosion is still unclear. Investigations are ongoing.
