Overview
- Diamante Engenharia confirmed the death of subcontracted worker Raimundo Nonato do Nascimento Chaves, injured during Tuesday’s maintenance at the Block C substation.
- The technician suffered severe burns and was taken in critical condition to Hospital Regional da Asa Norte before succumbing to his injuries on Friday.
- The Federal District Fire Department reported 27 people received care for smoke inhalation and said six were taken to hospital, figures that differed from earlier media tallies.
- CEB Ipes and Diamante expressed condolences and emphasized adherence to safety protocols, and Neoenergia provided support to the emergency response.
- Firefighters evacuated the site and ministries in Block C were told to finish the workday remotely, and authorities continue to investigate what caused the blast.