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Fire incidents in Belém and Apucarana cause traffic disruption, no casualties reported

A vehicle caught fire on the elevated Avenida Júlio César in Belém on the afternoon of 17 May, generating a large plume of smoke and leading to congestion on the overpass. The local fire brigade responded and worked to control the flames; no injuries have been reported and authorities are seeking details about the cause.

Separately, a fire broke out at an empty house adjacent to a fuel station in Apucarana, Paraná. Firefighters suspect the blaze was caused by vandalism, but no victims were identified. The incident prompted an emergency response, and the site is being investigated.

Both events occurred in Brazil and involved rapid fire‑fighter deployment, with authorities monitoring the situations and urging the public to avoid the affected areas.

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