VOICED : Incendio consume cincuenta casas en favela de Sao Paulo

A significant fire in Paraisópolis, Sao Paulo, destroyed around 50 homes. Despite the efforts of 90 firefighters and 24 vehicles, the community also had to fight the flames. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, and only one person was treated for smoke inhalation. The fire, which started suddenly in the morning, left many residents homeless. Paraisópolis is home to approximately 42,000 people, though some sources suggest higher numbers. Fires in these areas are often due to overloaded electrical systems, with 102 incidents reported this year.

What was the main cause of the fire in Paraisópolis?

• A natural disaster

• An electrical fault

• A cooking accident

• A deliberate act

How many firefighters were involved in controlling the fire?

• 110

• 90

• 70

• 50

What did the residents lose due to the fire?

• Nothing significant

• Only their homes

• Only their personal belongings

• Both homes and personal belongings

Approximately how many people live in Paraisópolis according to the latest census?

• 30,000

• 42,000

• 50,000

• 60,000

What is a common cause of fires in Paraisópolis?

• Natural disasters

• Arson

• Overloaded electrical installations

• Cooking accidents