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A devastating explosion at an illegal fireworks warehouse in São Paulo sent a massive fireball into the sky, destroying nearby homes and showering a major motorway with burning debris. The blast, which erupted in the Tatuapé neighborhood on November 13, 2025, was captured in dramatic CCTV footage that shows a sudden flash of light, a violent shockwave, and thousands of ignited fireworks cascading in every direction.
The explosion tore through the surrounding area with such force that windows shattered, roofs collapsed, and vehicles parked nearby were struck by flaming debris. Residents described the moment as a “thunderous boom” followed by a bright flash that briefly lit up the entire neighborhood.
According to Brazilian fire department reports, the blast killed one person and injured at least nine others, leaving the community shaken and dozens of families displaced. Emergency teams rushed to contain fires sparked by the explosion, while investigators began combing through the debris to determine the exact cause.
Preliminary findings indicate that the ignition may have been caused by a stray hot-air balloon—an increasingly common problem in the region—setting off the warehouse’s large stock of illegal fireworks. Within seconds, the building erupted into a massive fireball, sending explosive material flying across the area and triggering widespread damage.
The footage, now circulating widely online, underscores the severe dangers posed by illegal fireworks storage in densely populated neighborhoods. Authorities are expected to tighten enforcement measures as investigations continue, with residents demanding accountability and stronger safeguards to prevent another tragedy of this scale.
