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Jamile Restaurant Mezzanine Collapse in São Paulo Kills 1 After Explosion Is Ruled Out

Officials have ruled out an explosion, with the property sealed pending forensic analysis of the mezzanine failure.

Overview

  • The victim was identified as Suênia Maria Tome Bezerra, 57, an employee who was found in cardiopulmonary arrest and died at the scene.
  • Five staff members were injured and two others were treated for psychological shock, with the collapse occurring shortly before opening and no customers present.
  • Fire officials confirmed there was no blast or fire, stating the mezzanine simply gave way, while Polícia Civil and technical teams investigate the structural cause.
  • Municipal Civil Defense interdicted the building for risk of further collapse, and authorities said the restaurant held valid operating and safety permits, including an active AVCB.
  • About 10 vehicles and 40 firefighters responded with support from SAMU, Civil Defense, police and Comgás, and chef Henrique Fogaça expressed solidarity while clarifying he has no ownership or managerial role at the establishment.