The explosion led to a fire in a wooden house in Rio do Sul, in Alto Vale do Itajaí. According to the Military Fire Marshal’s Office, the family was mixing ethanol in a saucepan, and when they added more alcohol to the container, a fire started.
Teenager with 80% of body burned after explosion that ends Alto Vale fire – Photo: Disclosure/Reproduction/NDThe teenager had 80% of his body burned
The flames spread to the room where the mother and her teenage daughter were, who were the worst injured. According to firefighters, 50% of the mother’s body was burned, and the daughter’s – 80%.
Two other people, a child and another teenager, were also injured, but without serious injuries.
Teenager with 80% of body burned after explosion that ends Alto Vale fire – Disclosure/Reproduction/ND
Teenager with 80% of body burned after explosion that ends Alto Vale fire – Disclosure/Reproduction/ND
Teenager with 80% of body burned after explosion that ends Alto Vale fire – Disclosure/Reproduction/ND
When firefighters arrived at the scene, the flames were already under control by people nearby. The victims were taken to the emergency department of the Rio do Sul Regional Hospital.
Source: Ndmais