big fire destroyed more than 100 wooden houses built on piles (a type of chinampas) in the Brazilian city of Santos, the fire department said on Tuesday.

Until now It is unknown if there are any dead and, according to the authorities, at least 15 people affected by the smoke were taken to hospital centers region about.

The activities began around 10:30 am local time on Monday in the Rádio Clube area, in the north of Santos, on the coast of the state of São Paulo, where the group 43 firefighters managed to contain the flames with the help of 15 vehicles of the corporation. four hours later.

According to the fire department, the wind quickly spread the flames all over the place and made it difficult to contain.

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In turn, the mayor’s office said that Authorities are working to establish the number of people who have lost their homes What caused the fire is still under investigation.

For now, evicted families are taken care of in a homemade coat in the sports center.

(EFE)