The number of injured after fire at a chemical plant in São Paulo increases to 12

Published at: 14/11/2026 08:49 AM

A total of 12 people were injured and required hospitalization after a fire occurred at a chemical factory owned by the company Pyrozzar, located in the municipality of Salto, state of São Paulo, Brazil.

According to information from Telesur, among those injured are one of the owners of the company, dedicated to the recycling of flammable waste, a Civil Defense coordinator and several workers who participated in the first efforts to control the flames.

Faced with the risk of possible exposure to chemicals, municipal authorities asked residents in nearby areas to temporarily evacuate their homes as a preventive measure.

They have also reported that the causes of the fire are still under investigation.

Mazo News Team