Six Firefighters Injured in Supermarket Blast During Livramento Fire

Overview

• Video captured an explosion at an entrance as crews prepared to enter the burning supermarket in central Santana do Livramento.
• The injured include Brazilian and Uruguayan firefighters, all reported in stable condition, with one suffering a fractured leg.
• Several civilians were treated for smoke inhalation, according to the municipal government.
• Authorities isolated the area while the Military Brigade, Fire Department and SAMU continued to manage the scene.
• Officials said the cause remains under investigation, with a ventilation-related air displacement cited as a preliminary hypothesis.