Catastrophic blast at Brazilian manufacturing plant results in multiple fatalities
In the metropolitan region of Curitiba, the capital of Paraná state, Brazil, an explosion occurred at a factory producing explosive materials on Tuesday morning. The blast took place around 06:00 local time (10:00 in Lisbon), causing extensive damage to the factory and surrounding areas.
The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation by the Paraná Civil Police and the Ministry of Labor, with safety conditions at the plant being scrutinised. Residents of several nearby communities heard the explosion, and DNA testing is required to identify the victims due to the severity of the blast.
The explosion claimed the lives of six men and three women, while seven others were injured and treated at nearby hospitals. Rescue teams, including those with dogs, searched the area for several hours, and the fire department released images of a vast area covered in debris after extinguishing the fire.
Official statements indicate that the explosion happened during the loading of explosive materials. Surveillance footage showed workers preparing for a shift change and praying just before the blast, but not handling explosives at that moment.
Enaex Brasil, the company that owns the factory, is conducting a press conference to address the incident. In addition, the company is implementing an emergency plan to provide psychological support to the victims and their families.
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The Paraná Civil Police and the Ministry of Labor are investigating the explosion, focusing on the safety conditions at the factory. This blast, which occurred during the loading of explosive materials, resulted in the death of nine people and injured seven others. The finance and energy industry sectors, as well as general news outlets, are closely monitoring this incident involving Enaex Brasil's factory in Curitiba.
