Bus catches fire and avenue is closed in Petrópolis

The fire reignited the debate about the conditions of the public transport fleet in the city. Passengers reported concerns about the safety of buses operated by the company. "There is no security at all. Every time we move and we hear that the bus has no brakes, it's a fire. No security at all," said user Maria Cristina. In a note, Turp informed that, since the beginning of the intervention process by Petrópolis City Hall, the fleet has undergone preventive maintenance. The company also said that the causes of the fire are being investigated by a technical team. Petrópolis City Hall, through CPTrans and the intervention committee, clarified that it assesses the fire that occurred today as extremely serious. He also informed that the municipality ordered the immediate opening of a rigorous investigation to identify the causes of the incident and that passenger safety is an absolute priority. READ ALSO: Pico da Caledônia catches fire and affects an area equivalent to 42 football fields; VIDEO Families remain homeless 15 years after rain tragedy in Teresópolis VIDEO: 'cat woman' robs houses during the early hours of the morning in neighborhoods of Teresópolis