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Montevideo, October 10th 2024 - 16:16 UTC

Tag: Intentional Fires

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

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

    Two firefighters have been killed so far since Aug. 21

    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).