Centennial tree in Largo do Carmo has parts removed after fire

Fire damaged a century-old tree in Mogi das Cruzes City Hall of Mogi das Cruzes/Disclosure A century-old tree in Largo do Carmo, in Mogi das Cruzes, had damaged parts removed after a fire recorded on Monday (6). According to City Hall, the fire may have been caused by vandals and compromised part of the tree's structure. New fire outbreaks were recorded on Tuesday (7) and this Wednesday (8), requiring new interventions from the Fire Department. ? Click to follow the g1 Mogi das Cruzes e Suzano channel on WhatsApp Civil Defense teams monitor the situation and carry out inspections to assess the safety conditions of the tree and the surrounding area. This Wednesday, a new inspection was carried out in conjunction with the Municipal Climate and Environment Secretariat. According to City Hall, monitoring will continue in the coming days. Teams will also be able to adopt new measures to ensure the safety of pedestrians, drivers and historic properties near Largo do Carmo. The Civil Protection and Defense coordinator, Marcos Vicente de Paulo, reported that the inspection identified damage mainly at the base and part of the tree trunk. "We will continue to continuously monitor the situation and adopt all necessary measures, including isolating the area, to preserve people's safety and protect the historical assets located in the surrounding area," he stated. The municipal secretary of Climate and Environment, Patricia Cesare, informed that the tree is of the Ficus species, has great size and historical value, having been part of the Largo do Carmo landscape for decades. "The priority is to guarantee the safety of the population, while respecting the environmental and historical importance of this tree. All decisions will be made based on technical criteria and monitored by the responsible teams", highlighted the secretary. Also watch