Woman dies in fire that hit six houses in the interior of Amazonas

Fire hits homes in the interior of Amazonas A woman died and another person was seriously injured in a fire that hit six houses in the early hours of this Tuesday (7), in the São Francisco da Gutierrez Community, rural area of ??Careiro da Várzea. The victim was identified as Joana Montenegro, 68 years old, and was in a wheelchair. According to a police report, the husband suffered severe burns while trying to rescue the fire victim. He was intubated and remains in serious condition. According to the police, seven people were in the property, three children who managed to escape and two adults. According to City Hall, one house was destroyed and five others were partially damaged. The fire also reached a bridge in the community. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp To g1, the Fire Department and the Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported that they were not called to respond to the incident. In a statement, the City Hall informed that teams are mobilized to support families, assess the damage and begin the recovery of the affected areas. The City Hall also expressed solidarity with the victim's family and friends and said it would continue to make all necessary efforts to serve the population of the Gutierrez community. The cause of the fire must be investigated, but the family's main suspicion is that an old fan caused the incident. Woman dies in fire that hit six houses in the interior of Amazonas Photo: Reproduction/Social Networks READ ALSO