MENU
EBC
News
TV
Play
Radio
Serviços
Latest news Photos Special Radioagência Nacional
+ -
Português English Español
+ -
Português English Español
Incêndio atinge Refinaria de Manguinhos, na zona norte do Rio.
© Tomaz Silva/Agência Brasil
General

Fire in Rio refinery now under control

One person was assisted after inhaling smoke

Published in 17/12/2018 - 16:57 By Cristina Indio do Brasil - Rio de Janeiro

The Fire Department in Rio de Janeiro reported that the fire hitting a section of the Manguinhos Refinery, in northern Rio, has been brought under control.

Agents are still in the place working on what is left of the flames.

To fight the fire, military agents from ten units were mobilized. No victims were reported, even though one person had to be receive assistance after inhaling smoke.

Translation: Fabrício Ferreira -  Edition: Nádia Franco / Mariana Branco

Manguinhos refinery fire Rio de Janeiro

Relacionadas

Geral
Large-scale fire hits Rio refinery

Destaques EBC


Radioagência 10/08/2022 19:17

Libertadores: Atlhetico-PR enfrenta o Estudiantes nesta quinta-feira

Rádios 10/08/2022 20:47

Ouça ao vivo: Duo Gilson Peranzetta e Mauro Senise no Jazz Livre!

TV Brasil 10/08/2022 21:15

Rússia volta a suspender venda de gás e petróleo

Latest news
Ministra Rosa Weber durante sessão extraordinária do STF.
Justice Wed, 10/08/2022 - 18:49

Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF) has a new president

Minister Rosa Weber was elected today (10) president of the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF). Inauguration is scheduled for September 12.
Dinheiro, Real Moeda brasileira
Economy Wed, 10/08/2022 - 16:28

Brazil government sets parameters for economy next year

Budgetary estimates include a 2.5% increase in the GDP, minimum wage at BRL 1,294 and a primary deficit of BRL 65.91 billion for the public accounts of the Central Government.
Pessoas saem agasalhadas em São Paulo, que registra baixas temperaturas por causa de uma frente fria.
General Wed, 10/08/2022 - 14:46

Despite winter, Brazil sees highest-ever average temperature in July

In the middle of Brazilian winter, thermometers in the country recorded an average temperature of 22.8ºC, making last month the hottest July on record.
O presidente Jair Bolsonaro fala durante a convenção nacional do Partido Liberal (PL), no estádio do Maracanãzinho, no Rio de Janeiro
Justice Wed, 10/08/2022 - 13:48

Jair Bolsonaro registers re-election bid

Bolsonaro’s registration brings the number of presidential hopefuls who have filed for registration to nine. Candidacies must be submitted by August 15.
O ministro da Economia, Paulo Guedes, durante palestra de abertura do Painel Telebrasil Summit 2022.
Economy Wed, 10/08/2022 - 13:10

Economy Minister: unemployment to fall to 8% before end of the year

According to Minister Guedes, the Brazilian economy is in a better situation than that of developed countries, as well as than that of other Latin American countries.
Celular do recenseador do IBGE com o aplicativo de entrevistas para o Censo 2022.
General Wed, 10/08/2022 - 12:08

Brazil’s 2022 census kicks off in indigenous territories

Indigenous people living on indigenous territories as well as elsewhere, in urban or rural areas, and those coming from other countries will be visited by October 31.
Flamengo, Corinthians, Copa Libertadores
Sports Wed, 10/08/2022 - 10:34

Flamengo defeats Corinthians again and advances in Libertadores

Pedro(Photo) secures 1-0 victory in crowded Maracanã. So, jersey number 21 became the top scorer of the competition with eight goals.
Fachada do edifício sede da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa).
Health Wed, 10/08/2022 - 09:10

Brazil’s regulator Anvisa extends import of radiopharmaceutical drugs

Radiopharmaceutical drugs are radioactive compounds that have in their composition a radionuclide (radioactive isotope), responsible for the emission of radiation.
Edifício-Sede do Banco Central em Brasília
Economy Tue, 09/08/2022 - 15:34

Bank profits back to pre-pandemic levels in Brazil

“Following a plunge in the first half of 2020, profitability has returned to levels close to those observed before the pandemic,” a report from Central Bank reads.
Dinheiro, Real Moeda brasileira
Economy Tue, 09/08/2022 - 12:41

Brazil economy sees 0.68% deflation in July

The reduction stemmed from lower fuel prices. Gasoline sank 15.48 percent, ethanol was down 11.38 percent, and compressed natural gas was 5.67 percent cheaper.