Fire Damages Ferro e Farinha Pizzeria in Botafogo

Overview

• The fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at the Ferro e Farinha unit on Rua Arnaldo Quintela in Botafogo and drew an overnight response from the Corpo de Bombeiros and the Guarda Municipal.
• The restaurant said no one was injured and announced the Botafogo store will remain temporarily closed for damage assessment while other Ferro e Farinha locations continue to operate.
• The Centro de Operações Rio reported that a lane on Rua Arnaldo Quintela near Rua Fagundes Guimarães was blocked to let emergency teams work at the scene.
• Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the blaze and the company is carrying out safety checks before setting a reopening timetable.
• The incident drew strong local attention because Ferro e Farinha’s Scampi pizza was named Best Pizza in Latin America in 2025 and bystanders shared photos and commentary on social media.