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Sabesp crew hits pipe, explosion kills one, damages 35 homes

5/12/2026

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Sabesp crews struck a gas pipeline, causing the explosion.
The May 11, 2026 blast in Jaguaré killed a 45-year-old man and injured three people.
Civil Defense officials said at least thirty-five properties were damaged, including roughly ten houses.
The utility shut off the gas leak, eliminating further explosion risk.
The fire department deployed twelve fire engines and a canine unit to search for victims.

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Story summary

Sabesp crews struck a gas pipeline, causing the explosion.
The May 11, 2026 blast in Jaguaré killed a 45-year-old man and injured three people.
Civil Defense officials said at least thirty-five properties were damaged, including roughly ten houses.
The utility shut off the gas leak, eliminating further explosion risk.
The fire department deployed twelve fire engines and a canine unit to search for victims.