FIRE IN BRAZILIAN FAVELA: 20+ Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Advanced Terms 🇧🇷
Fire Devastates Rio de Janeiro's PPG Favela
On August 7, 2024, a fire broke out in the PPG (Pavão-Pavãozinho and Cantagalo) favela in Rio de Janeiro, causing significant damage to the area. The blaze, which started around 11:00 AM in the upper part of the favela, quickly spread due to high temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions. By noon, the flames had reached several key community landmarks, including a community library, a vital social project that has served the local children for over a decade.
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Firefighters were immediately called to the scene but faced significant challenges due to the difficult terrain and the large amount of trash in the area, which had accumulated due to years of inadequate waste management. Local residents bravely assisted the firefighters by using their water reserves to try and contain the fire. Despite their efforts, the fire destroyed several structures, including a beloved local bar and a section of the community's forested area.
Miraculously, no human lives were lost, although some pets were tragically caught in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and authorities have urged caution as they continue to monitor the area for potential flare-ups.
This incident has reignited discussions about the need for better public services and environmental education in favelas. Community members, while grieving their losses, are also calling for stronger government action to prevent such disasters in the future.
This tragedy serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of communities like PPG and the importance of collective action in the face of environmental challenges.
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Broke out is the past tense of "break out." It means that something suddenly started, usually something unexpected or intense. This can be used for things like a fire, a fight, or a disease.
The teenager was upset when a breakout of zits appeared all over his face right before the big event.
1. A fire broke out in the building last night.
2. A fight broke out between the two teams after the game.
3. A new disease broke out in the city last year.
1. Significant - Important or large enough to make a difference. The fire in the PPG favela caused significant damage to the community.
2. Blaze - A large and strong fire.
Firefighters struggled to control the blaze that spread quickly through the favela.
3. Favela - a poor area in a Brazilian city where many houses are built very close together. The PPG favela in Rio de Janeiro is home to many families.
4. Key (to open a door) - A small tool used to open a lock. The residents used their house keys to quickly lock their doors before fleeing from the fire.
5. Key (as in important) - Very important or necessary. The library was a key place in the favela, helping many children with their studies.
6. Vital - Extremely important or necessary. It was vital for firefighters to reach the fire quickly to save lives.
A doctor may check your vitals to see if you’re healthy.
7. Decade - A period of ten years. The community library in the favela has been helping children for over a decade.
8. Accumulated - Gathered or collected over time. Trash had accumulated in the favela, making the fire spread faster.
Where I live in Maine, snow can accumulate very quickly.
9. Inadequate: Not enough or not good enough. : The food was inadequate for the large group of people.
10. Reserves - A supply of something that is kept for later use. Residents used their water reserves to help put out the fire.
11. Miraculously - In a way that is very surprising or difficult to believe, especially because it seems like a miracle. Miraculously, no one was hurt in the fire, even though many buildings were destroyed.
12. Urged - Strongly encouraged or advised someone to do something. You want them to do something really badly. Authorities urged residents to stay calm and follow safety instructions during the fire.
13. Reignited - Started again, especially after being stopped for a while. The fire reignited discussions about the need for better services in the favelas.
Firefighters put out the fire, but a lightning strike reignited it.
