On Monday afternoon (17), a major fire hit the Manguinhos refinery, in the northern area of Rio.
According to the operations center of the Rio City Hall, the fire started around 14h.
Tankers also caught fire in Manguinhos – Photo: Reproduction / TV Globo
Fuel trucks parked in the area are also on fire.
Black smoke is seen from various parts of Rio de Janeiro. The side road of Avenida Brasil, towards Centro, was closed. The yellow line also has prohibitions.
Black smoke can be seen in various parts of Rio de Janeiro. The side road of Avenida Brasil, towards Centro, was closed. The yellow line also has prohibitions.
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Smoke shadows on the community of Manguinhos – Photo: Reproduction / TV Globo
You could see the smoke column in the Manguinhos region from the western zone – Photo: Reproduction / TV Globo
] Two fire stations (Caju and Benfica) were activated around 13:40.
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