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Fire at Centro Comercial de Passagem in João Pessoa

Overview

A fire broke out at the Centro Comercial de Passagem in João Pessoa on August 27, reportedly originating in a mobile phone shop. While firefighters brought the blaze under control by early evening, the incident caused damage to several units, with four boxes suffering total loss. Four individuals required medical attention for smoke inhalation, though no serious injuries were reported. Authorities, including the municipal Secretary of Urban Development, Marmuthe Cavalcanti, did not rule out arson as a possible cause, and investigators began reviewing camera footage to determine the cause. Following the incident, the Secretariat of Urban Development and the CCP Permittees Commission signed a commitment term to allow for a partial reopening of the center. This reopening is limited to sectors and blocks not directly affected by the fire. Due to a lack of electricity, the center will operate on a restricted schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. As part of the safety requirements, the Commission must submit a new electrical project within 30 days. Areas directly impacted by the blaze remain cordoned off by the Municipal Civil Defense. A Fire Department report has since determined that a short circuit caused by an electrical system overload triggered the blaze. The fire completely destroyed four shops, and the number of individuals requiring medical attention for smoke inhalation rose to at least seven. While merchants noted that fire extinguishers were functional, they reported that the building’s hydrants failed to work during the fire. In response, the Municipal Secretariat of Urban Development confirmed the city will undertake works to adapt the electrical network and develop a project to individualize the electrical systems for the commercial boxes. In October, the João Pessoa City Hall, via the Infrastructure Secretariat (Seinfra), began structural renovations at the center.

Entities

Centro Comercial de Passagem · João Pessoa · Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Urbano · Marmuthe Cavalcanti · Corpo de Bombeiros

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    João Pessoa renovates Centro Comercial de Passagem after fire

    João Pessoa's Seinfra is renovating the Centro Comercial de Passagem's roof and sidewalks following an August fire, with repairs expected to finish within 20 business days.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    João Pessoa commercial center fire caused by short circuit

    A fire at the Centro Comercial de Passagem in João Pessoa was caused by an electrical short circuit, destroying four shops and requiring medical treatment for seven people due to smoke inhalation.

  3. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Centro Comercial de Passagem to partially reopen in João Pessoa

    The Centro Comercial de Passagem in João Pessoa will partially reopen this Friday under strict safety protocols and limited hours following a fire in August.

  4. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Fire hits Centro Comercial de Passagem in João Pessoa

    A fire at the Centro Comercial de Passagem in João Pessoa damaged several shops. Authorities are investigating whether the blaze was accidental or an act of arson.

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