Smoke comes out of a manhole during a fire in Greater São Paulo More than three hours after the fire started in a chemical industry in Itaquaquecetuba, in Greater São Paulo, explosions were still recorded at the site this Tuesday (4). Images recorded in the region show smoke coming from manholes in streets close to the industry. According to Itaquaquecetuba City Hall, the phenomenon was caused by explosions caused by the fire. The large fire started on Tuesday afternoon (4) and mobilized teams from the Fire Department. Until the last update of this report, there were no records of victims. The images show a large amount of smoke coming out of manholes in streets close to the industry, while Fire Department teams continue to fight the flames. ? Click to follow the g1 Mogi das Cruzes e Suzano channel on WhatsApp Scary Tractor mechanic, Danilo de Oliveira da Rocha, told g1 that he was removing a cow from land next to the company when he was surprised by an explosion. According to him, a manhole cover exploded as he passed by the place and the flames reached his arm and part of his head. "When I went to the warehouse, the manhole cover exploded, then it started to catch fire, I left disoriented" he said. Fire mobilized firefighters The fire hit Quema Química in Itaquaquecetuba, in Greater São Paulo, on Tuesday afternoon (4). It produces and sells solvents and polyester resins. According to preliminary information, the company has 24 solvent tanks, with a capacity of around 31 cubic meters each. g1 contacted Quema Química, but received no response until the last update of this report. According to the Military Police and the Fire Department, teams were called at around 3:22 pm. Initially, eight vehicles were sent to the scene, but the force was reinforced throughout the incident and at around 6:30 pm, 30 vehicles were fighting the flames. READ ALSO Why can fires in solvent industries spread so quickly? Understand Video shows smoke after manhole explosion during fire in chemical industry in Greater SP; SEE Large fire hits chemical industry in Itaquaquecetuba; Aerial images show the extent of fire in a chemical industry in Greater São Paulo; SEE According to Civil Defense, explosions were recorded during the fire and there is preliminary information about a possible leak of a chemical component. The causes of the incident are yet to be investigated by the competent bodies. The area was isolated, and nearby industries were evacuated as a safety measure. EDP ??interrupted the power supply around the factory to ensure the safety of the teams. Until the last update of this report, there were no records of victims. Aerial images show the location of the fire in Itaquaquecetuba Cristina Mayumi / Rede Globo The teams continue to fight the fire and isolated the area to ensure the safety of the population. According to Civil Defense, there is no need to evacuate homes due to the distance from the factory. Industries located nearby were evacuated as a safety measure. To g1, EDP, the city's energy concessionaire, informed that, as a safety measure, the power supply was interrupted around the factory. The concessionaire is monitoring the situation and reported that it will reconnect after the area is cleared by the Fire Department. The City of Itaquaquecetuba reported that it was called to provide support to the incident with a water supply truck, together with a water truck from the Department of Urban Services. INFOGRAPHIC - Large fire hits chemical industry in Itaquaquecetuba Art / g1 Fire Department fights large fire in Itaquaquecetuba, in SP Watch more news about Alto Tietê