✓ verbatim from the press
A large fire hit a commercial warehouse at Rua Guaporé, nº 190, in the Itapegica neighborhood, Guarulhos, on Friday night (5th). The São Paulo Military Police Fire Department registered the occurrence at 8:29 PM and initially sent seven vehicles to the scene, later expanded to 12 teams to fight the flames. ✓
Press quotes (2)
"Na noite de hoje (5), um incêndio de grandes proporções atingiu o galpão de uma empresa localizado na Rua Guaporé, nº 190, no bairro Itapegica, em Guarulhos."
"Referente a ocorrência das 20h29 Incêndio em edificação comercial, Rua Guaporé, 190 – Guarulhos"
According to Guarulhos Civil Defense, the warehouse belongs to a logistics company and stored various materials, including PVC pipes. The corporation confirmed there were no reports of injuries as of the last bulletin. Authorities have not yet disclosed information about what caused the fire. ✓
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"Segundo os bombeiros, o galpão pertence a uma empresa de logística e armazenava diversos materiais. Entre os itens atingidos estão tubos de PVC."
"Ainda não há informações sobre o que teria dado origem ao fogo."
Official Anvisa records from 2009 show the address housed Quasar Transporte e Logística Ltda company. The site generated an intense smoke column visible from different parts of the city, with residents recording the fire in videos and photos shared on social media. ✓
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"EMPRESA: QUASAR TRANSPORTE E LOGÍSTICA LTDA ENDEREÇO: RUA GUAPORÉ, 190 BAIRRO: ITAPEGICA CEP: 07043010 - GUARULHOS/SP"
"Vídeos e fotos compartilhados nas redes sociais mostram chamas altas e uma grande quantidade de fumaça saindo do galpão."
Revista Oeste incorrectly reported the fire as occurring in Vila Endrés, contradicting the official location confirmed by Civil Defense, Fire Department and health records that place the address in Itapegica neighborhood. ✓
Press quotes (1)
"Um incêndio de grandes proporções atinge um imóvel comercial localizado na rua Guaporé, na Vila Endrés, em Guarulhos, na região metropolitana de São Paulo, na noite desta sexta-feira 5."
Large fire hit commercial warehouse on the night of June 5th
No injuries were reported
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (2)
Conflicting versions (1)
Location of neighborhood where fire occurred
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What caused the fire at the Rua Guaporé warehouse?
Why it's still unknown: Authorities have not yet disclosed information about the origin of the fire, as reported by consulted outlets.
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What is the value of material damage caused by the fire?
Why it's still unknown: None of the consulted outlets reported estimates of financial damages.
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What specific types of materials were stored in the warehouse besides PVC pipes?
Why it's still unknown: Fire fighters mentioned 'various materials' but did not specify the complete inventory.
Did not cover: Revista Oeste