# UFPE laboratory fires and research loss > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ufpe-laboratory-fires-and-research-loss > Updated: 2026-10-09T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 2. A major fire at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in Recife destroyed laboratories specializing in pharmacology, genetics, and informatics, as well as the Nucleus for Research in Therapeutic Innovation. The blaze caused significant damage to infrastructure and equipment, resulting in the loss of approximately 20 years of scientific research, including biological samples and data related to roughly 200 postgraduate theses. This incident was the third fire reported on the UFPE campus within a single week. The Federal Police launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, noting that some students had reported receiving threatening messages regarding potential explosions prior to the event. In response to the destruction, the Brazilian federal government announced recovery measures totaling R$ 68 million. The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation allocated R$ 40 million to replace lost laboratory equipment, while the Ministry of Education pledged R$ 28 million to construct a new 7,000-square-meter facility. To support the academic community, the Ministry of Education also committed to extending research grants for affected students and providing psychological support to faculty and students. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: US Department of State reports $18.2 billion loss to global cybercrime networks A US State Department report warns that Chinese-led criminal networks caused $18.2 billion in US losses through global online fraud and human trafficking operations spanning 125 countries. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufpe-research-recovery-federal-government-announces-millions-for-fire-damage ### 2026-10-07: UFPE fire destroys laboratories and 20 years of research A massive fire at UFPE in Recife destroyed laboratories and 20 years of scientific research, causing R$ 100 million in damages. The Federal Police are investigating the cause amid reports of prior threats. 49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufpe-building-hit-by-fire-in-recife --- Cite as: UFPE laboratory fires and research loss. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ufpe-laboratory-fires-and-research-loss