# Emergency incidents and accidents in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/emergency-incidents-and-accidents-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-10-25T19:04:00.000Z. Sources: 57. Developments: 9. Brazil has experienced a series of emergency incidents involving explosions, fires, and accidents across multiple states. Early reports highlighted explosions at a bus terminal in São Simão, Goiás, suspected to be caused by an LPG gas leak, which left an 86-year-old man with burns to 63% of his body. Other early incidents included a large fire at a lumber yard in Caçu, a landfill blaze in Ananindeua, and a residential fire in Piripiri. Urban security and infrastructure alerts have also emerged. In São Paulo, a suspected gas leak caused an explosion in an underground gallery on Avenida Paulista, injuring three people, while a suspicious bag led to the temporary closure of the Higienópolis-Mackenzie metro station and the isolation of Terminal 3 at Guarulhos International Airport. Industrial and large-scale fires have caused significant damage, including a tire recycling factory in Catanduva, a hospital supplies factory in Blumenau, and a tanker truck fire in Criciúma that left a worker with burns on 80% of his body. Recent reports also note fires in schools, apartment complexes, and shops in Aripuanã, São Luís, and Apucarana. Traffic and heavy vehicle accidents continue to cause fatalities and environmental risks. On October 23, a collision on the BR-262 in Minas Gerais involving an ore-carrying truck and a semi-trailer resulted in an oil spill and one injury. In Goiás, a diesel tanker overturned and caught fire on the BR-020, causing diesel to leak into the cerrado area; the Federal Highway Police contacted Ibama to assess environmental damage. Residential fires were also reported, including a home in Santo Anastácio destroyed by a blaze that authorities suggest may be arson, and an apartment fire in Salvador that required building evacuations and left several people treated for smoke inhalation. ## Claims - There were no victims in the Cremer factory fire in Blumenau. (single source) - The fire at the Cremer factory was confined to one warehouse. (single source) - The affected area in Blumenau was used for processing fabrics for adhesive materials. (single source) - A fire damaged two shops in Apucarana, Brazil, around 5:00 AM. (single source) - The Apucarana fire resulted in structural damage but no injuries. (single source) - A house fire in Almirante Tamandaré, Brazil, caused minor burns to a resident. (single source) - The Almirante Tamandaré fire destroyed the roof and internal wooden structures of a home. (single source) - Firefighters in Funchal, Portugal, are monitoring an authorized vegetation burn. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Residential fires reported in Santo Anastácio and Salvador Residential fires in Santo Anastácio and Salvador, Brazil, destroyed a home and forced building evacuations, with authorities investigating potential arson in one instance. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/residential-fires-reported-in-santo-anastcio-and-salvador ### 2026-10-24: Truck accidents cause injuries and environmental concerns in Brazil Two truck accidents in Brazil, involving an ore carrier in Minas Gerais and a diesel tanker in Goiás, caused driver injuries and oil and fuel spills. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/truck-accidents-cause-injuries-and-environmental-concerns-in-brazil ### 2026-10-21: Residential fires reported in Brazil Residential fires in Santa Maria and São Paulo resulted in the destruction of a family home and the rescue of three people and a dog. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/residential-fires-reported-in-brazil ### 2026-10-21: Multiple fires reported in Brazil and Portugal Fire incidents were reported in Apucarana and Almirante Tamandaré, Brazil, causing property damage, while firefighters in Funchal, Portugal, monitored an authorized controlled burn. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/multiple-fires-reported-in-brazil-and-portugal ### 2026-10-19: Truck fires cause road closures in Brazil and Paraguay Truck fires involving limestone and diesel loads have caused significant vehicle damage and highway closures in Paranatinga, Brazil, and Salinas, Paraguay, though no injuries were reported. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/truck-fires-cause-road-closures-in-brazil-and-paraguay ### 2026-10-18: Fire incidents reported at Brazilian manufacturing facilities Fires have struck a manufacturing facility in Apucarana and a food factory in Brasília, prompting emergency responses and a R$ 5 million reconstruction fundraiser. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fire-incidents-reported-at-brazilian-manufacturing-facilities ### 2026-10-05: Brazil reports multiple fires in factories, schools, and residences Various fire incidents across Brazil have caused significant material damage to factories, schools, and residences, including a major tire recycling plant fire and a worker severely burned in a tanker fire. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cremer-hospital-supplies-factory-hit-by-fire-in-blumenau ### 2026-10-03: Brazil reports multiple accidents, explosions, and security alerts Multiple emergency incidents were reported in Brazil, including a gas explosion on Avenida Paulista, several fatal traffic accidents, a suspicious bag at Guarulhos Airport, and a metro station closure. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manhole-explosion-on-avenida-paulista-injures-three-people ### 2026-09-29: Brazil reports multiple fires and explosions across several states Multiple fire and explosion incidents occurred in Brazil, including a serious explosion at a bus terminal in São Simão, Goiás, leaving an elderly man with severe burns, and a large lumber yard fire in Caçu. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-simo-bus-station-explosions-injure-three-people --- Cite as: Emergency incidents and accidents in Brazil. 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