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Gas Explosion Triggers Partial Collapse at São Paulo’s Jamile Restaurant as Rescues Continue

Emergency crews report four rescues with search operations ongoing.

Overview

  • The blast occurred early Wednesday afternoon inside Jamile on Rua Treze de Maio, 647, in the Bela Vista neighborhood.
  • Firefighters, SAMU, CET, Military Police and Civil Defense deployed several vehicles with support from the Águia helicopter.
  • Officials said four people were removed from the rubble and teams are working to free two others still trapped.
  • A restaurant employee told reporters the collapse hit a staff mezzanine and that the injured are employees rather than customers.
  • The restaurant is publicly linked to chef Henrique Fogaça, described by outlets as either the owner or the menu consultant, and authorities have not released victims’ conditions or findings beyond a gas explosion.