Supermarket Explosion in Santana do Livramento Leaves Two Firefighters Critical and 15 Others Hurt

Overview

• Seventeen people were injured in the incident, including 13 firefighters and four civilians who inhaled smoke, according to hospital and local authorities.
• Six patients remain hospitalized: two firefighters in critical condition were transferred to ICUs in Porto Alegre and Santa Maria, while three firefighters and a supermarket contractor are stable in Santana do Livramento.
• Video shows the blast striking crews as they prepared to enter an access point, with the force reportedly throwing a gate against firefighters.
• Officials say the blaze began around 6:26 a.m., and the origin is under investigation, with reports indicating a generator is a possible source.
• The area around the store remains secured as Brigada Militar, Corpo de Bombeiros and SAMU continue operations, and the local Santa Casa asked residents to seek emergency care only for urgent cases.