Fire Hits Café Lamas in Flamengo

Overview

• Fire crews from the Quartel do Catete responded to flames at Rua Marquês de Abrantes 18 and closed a traffic lane to carry out operations.
• Authorities reported no injuries and said firefighting teams moved into rescaldo, or smoldering and cleanup, after controlling the blaze.
• Officials have not released a cause for the fire and the full extent of damage to the building and business remains unknown.
• Café Lamas is a municipally listed Patrimônio Cultural Carioca and celebrated 150 years in 2025, raising concern about potential harm to a protected cultural site.
• Customers posted messages of regret on social media and the restaurant’s operational status and next steps for preservation or repair are expected to be determined following official inspections.