Fire threatens properties in Itaperuna A fire in a vegetation area on the banks of BR-356, in the Aeroporto neighborhood, in Itaperuna, in the North of Fluminense, caused the temporary closure of the highway this Thursday. According to the Fire Department, which was called to the incident, the flames threatened to reach properties located close to the forested area. During the fight against the flames, BR-356 had to be closed for a few minutes to ensure the safety of drivers and allow emergency teams to work. After controlling the situation, traffic was normalized. ? Follow the g1 Norte Fluminense channel on WhatsApp. According to the Fire Department, dry weather and dry vegetation caused the fire to spread quickly. The episode reinforces the warning about the increased risk of fires in Itaperuna during the dry period. In recent weeks, several fires in vegetation areas have been recorded in the municipality, a scenario that had already prompted warnings from environmental authorities. Experts emphasize that many of these incidents originate from the burning of garbage or fires set in vacant land. In addition to constituting an environmental crime, according to experts' assessments, this practice can quickly get out of control, especially in periods of low humidity, putting residents, properties, conservation areas and traffic safety at risk. Fire caused closure of the BR-356 highway in Itaperuna Amaro Rebelo