Fire Reaches the Industrial Area of Imetame Metalmecânica in Aracruz, Northern Espírito Santo.
On the morning of this Sunday, April 28th, a fire hit the industrial park of the Imetame Metalmecânica company, near the administrative headquarters of the Aracruz City Hall, in northern Espírito Santo. According to reports, the fire affected the company’s central warehouse and there was only material loss. Firefighters were dispatched to the site, and the flames were controlled. There are no reports of injuries.
In a statement, the Fire Department reported that it was called to respond to a fire incident in a metalworking company around 10 a.m. this Sunday in Aracruz. The fire hit the central warehouse area of the company, where chemical products, such as glue and plastic, were stored.
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To contain the fire, the firefighters from Aracruz and Linhares went to the site, and the flames were controlled without the risk of spreading to other areas of the company. There are no records of injuries.
Imetame
“Thanks to God we are operating normally this Monday after the incident. The situation has been resolved, with only the need to recover the area where the incident occurred. IMETAME remains stronger and more confident in its role in society. Grateful to everyone who directly supported, and to those who sent positive messages. Best regards,” said Anderson Carvalho, director of Imetame.
The company Imetame Metalmecânica stated in a note that the fire affected an area of 150 m² and was controlled by the Fire Department. According to the company, no one was injured, and the company only suffered material damage.
According to the note, the training of firefighters and the fire prevention system were crucial in preventing the fire from spreading.
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