On social media, Sao Paulo state Governor Tarcisio de Freitas said the explosion occurred that morning at an aluminum smelter in the Cabreuva municipality, located about 90km from Sao Paulo city.
According to AP, on September 1, four people were killed and at least 30 others were injured in an explosion at a metallurgical plant in Sao Paulo state, Brazil.
On social media, Sao Paulo state Governor Tarcisio de Freitas said the explosion occurred that morning at an aluminum smelter in the Cabreuva urban area, located about 90km northwest of Sao Paulo city.
Dozens of firefighters and rescue teams were also sent to the scene of the explosion, Tarcisio de Freitas said.
According to AP, videos posted on Brazilian television showed the factory destroyed after the explosion.
Local media said the explosion was caused by the equipment overheating and causing a large fire.
Meanwhile, hospitals in the area have also been warned that there will be many patients injured in this explosion.
According to Tin Tuc newspaper