Tag: Brazilian State of São Paulo

• Friday, August 30th 2024 - 08:07 UTC

  São Paulo authorities arrest 10th suspect in connection with intentional fires

  

  Authorities in the Brazilian State of São Paulo announced Thursday that a total of 10 suspects had been arrested in connection with the numerous fires affecting the area and which were proven to have been man-caused, Agencia Brasil reported. Two firefighters have died as a result of the phenomenon, which has already caused losses estimated to be over R$ 1 billion (around US$ 179.7 million).