Blast at Coopermota Grain Silo in Cândido Mota Injures Five as Cause Is Investigated

Overview

• Firefighters reported the explosion originated in an underground area of the facility, and the cause remains under investigation.
• Two workers were taken in serious condition to the Hospital Regional de Assis, while three with minor injuries were treated locally.
• The silo’s roof was destroyed and debris fell onto Avenida João Alves dos Santos, creating a public-safety concern near the site.
• Security camera video from a nearby gym captured the blast’s loud shock and invading smoke that shattered a window, and drone images show extensive damage to the upper structure.
• Coopermota said the explosion spread to adjacent silo areas and activated internal teams, and the city government said it is assisting responders and affected families.