Major Fire Destroys Part of the Mother Church of Treze de Maio, in SC
Letícia Alves was born in Fortaleza and graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Ceará. She worked at the newspaper O Povo, Poder360, Brasil sem Medo, and Gazeta do Povo. Currently, she is a reporter at Revista Oeste.
TL;DR
- A fire impacted the Mother Church of Treze de Maio, Santa Catarina, on October 11, 2026, after the end of mass.
- The fire was noticed around 10:22 AM, and although residents and firefighters removed objects, the structure sustained considerable damage.
- Firefighters controlled the fire by midday, with subsequent efforts to extinguish remaining embers.
- The origin of the fire is currently under investigation.
- The Parish of Treze de Maio expressed sorrow over the damage but emphasized the historical and religious importance of the church and gratitude for community support.