Brazil – A small restaurant inside a gas station in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais was engulfed in flames within seconds. The fire was ignited by a small spark, believed to have been from a match.
Video footage circulating on social media captured the moment of the sudden explosion. Flames and thick smoke billowed into the air, causing panic among customers and staff who scrambled to escape.
Brazilian authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the cause of the fire. Firefighters suspect a gas leak in the kitchen may have contributed to the rapid ignition and widespread flames.
Initial reports indicated that several people sustained burns of varying degrees and were transported to the hospital for treatment. Civil defense forces managed to bring the fire under control after more than an hour of effort.
The horrific incident brought to mind a series of restaurant and gas station fires that have recently plagued Brazil. This comes amid calls for stricter safety measures and regular inspections of gas networks to prevent similar disasters.
