CBRN event in Brazil on Tue 4th August 2026

An explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Itaquaquecetuba, São Paulo state, Brazil, led to an emergency response involving firefighters and civil defence teams. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Image: Quema química Emergency services responded after an explosion and fire were reported at the facility. Firefighters attended the site and worked to bring the fire under control. The plant produces chemical products, including solvents and polyester resins. Reports stated that explosions occurred during the incident and that emergency crews were deployed to manage the response. A precautionary evacuation was carried out in the surrounding area, affecting approximately 150 people. No injuries have been confirmed in the available reports. The cause of the explosion and fire has not been confirmed. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.