In addition to the heat wave with temperatures of 40°C, in Itajaí, on the northern coast of Santa Catarina, a fire was also recorded in a green area near the town hall on Wednesday afternoon (20).

The ground in Itajaí was damaged by fire on Wednesday afternoon (20) – Photo: Tami Bortolotto/Reproduction

In addition to Itajaí, Balneario Camboriu also recorded a large fire in the green area of ​​the city. Thick smoke could be seen for miles and firefighters worked for 6 hours to put out the flames.

The fire broke out in an area near Itajaí City Council – Video: Tami Bortolotto/Reproduction.

In Itajaí, the fire was smaller and firefighters and the landowner were able to contain the flames without the need to call military police.

The ground in Itajai is on fire

Residents of nearby areas saw the flames quickly spread throughout the area. No harm done. The smoke was also visible from many kilometers away and circulated through the web.

Neighbors spotted flames on property in Itajaí – Video: Tami Bortolotto/Reproduction