House catches fire in Imperatriz and firefighters identify possible short circuit A house caught fire on Saturday afternoon (13), in Imperatriz. The fire was controlled by teams from the 3rd Military Fire Battalion (3rd BBM), and no one was injured. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters fought the flames and were able to control the fire quickly. As a result of this action, the fire did not spread to other rooms in the residence or to neighboring properties. According to the Fire Department's preliminary assessment, the fire may have started after a short circuit in an air conditioning unit. The problem would have caused the electrical wiring to melt. The live wires fell onto flammable materials stored in the service area, which may have facilitated the start and spread of the flames. Nobody was injured. House catches fire in Imperatriz and firefighters identify possible short circuit Disclosure The Fire Department reinforces the importance of regular maintenance of electrical installations and air conditioning devices to prevent fires. The corporation also advises that flammable materials should not be stored near electrical equipment, reducing the risk of accidents.