Santo Antônio do Monte: explosion in fireworks factory is investigated Willian Alves Cunha, 53 years old, is the victim of the explosion recorded in a fireworks factory in the community of Fundão, in Santo Antônio do Monte, on Wednesday (15). The worker was buried this Thursday afternoon (16), at the São Miguel Municipal Cemetery. The accident also left a man and a woman injured, whose names and ages were not disclosed. The Civil Police opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the explosion and determine whether there was criminal responsibility for the accident. ? Click here to follow the g1 Centro-Oeste de Minas channel on WhatsApp The Civil Police delegate responsible for the investigation, Galeno Áecio, said that Willian was trained and was using safety equipment correctly. "I had training for that role, I was using protective equipment and I had more than 12 years of experience. Just like the factory also had authorization and in principle the documents were up to date", he explained. Civil Police experts collected traces at the site of the explosion. The result of the technical report, which is part of the investigation, should be completed in approximately 30 days. Explosion occurred in the afternoon The explosion in the gunpowder shed occurred around 2 pm. The Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) was called and confirmed Willian's death at the scene. According to Samu, the other two victims only had minor injuries. The Fire Department was also called and was at the scene. According to the corporation, the flames spread and reached part of a nearby forest. Fireworks factory explosion Santo Antônio do Monte Social Media/Reproduction In a statement, the Explosive Industries Union of the State of Minas Gerais (Sindiemg) stated that the company is not part of its membership. But he highlighted that his policy is to always encourage all companies in the segment to act in full compliance with current legislation. Read in full below. The Brazilian Army informed that a team from the Controlled Products Inspection Service (SFPC) will monitor the case. It also stated that the factory has a Registration Certificate valid until June 2027. This is the second explosion recorded at a fireworks factory in Santo Antônio do Monte in less than a week. Last Thursday (9), a worker died after an explosion at another company in the sector. Man dies in explosion at fireworks factory in Santo Antônio do Monte READ MORE: Worker dies in explosion at fireworks factory Employee is injured after fall during inspection in park Pup flies over car after crash and driver knocks down gate Municipal Cemetery São Miguel - Santo Antônio do Monte Google Maps/Reproduction What the union said "The Explosives Industries Union of the State of Minas Gerais - Sindiemg, informed about the occurrence of an accident at a factory located in the municipality of Santo Antônio do Monte on the afternoon of this Wednesday (15/07), comes to clarify that the aforementioned company is not part of its staff, and is therefore institutionally prevented from providing accurate information regarding the case. Aware of the competence of the authorities, we are confident that the circumstances of the incident will be investigated in the best possible way, and we are always available to contribute within our possibilities. We emphasize that Sindiemg has a policy of always encouraging all companies in the segment to act. in full compliance with current legislation, strictly following all safety protocols and have certifications and authorizations from all supervisory bodies." Explosion killed a worker and injured two others Fire Department/Disclosure What the Army said "Social Communication Section of the Eastern Military Command (CML) informs that it was aware of the incident recorded this Wednesday, in the municipality of Santo Antônio do Monte/MG. We inform that the Controlled Products Inspection Service (SFPC) team will monitor the case. The company has a Registration Certificate (CR) valid with the Brazilian Army until June 2027. The causes of the accident will be investigated by the competent bodies. The CML expresses its regret for what happened and sympathizes with the victim's family and friends." Factory warehouse was destroyed after the explosion Fire Department/Disclosure VIDEOS: see everything about the Central-West of Minas