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One inmate died of asphyxiation and three more were injured in a fire at dawn today (20) at the Hospital for forensic psychiatric care of Franco da Rocha, in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. According to the Fire Department, the corporation six cars were dispatched to the scene at around 1:40 a.m.. The only fire was controlled at 6 am.
According to the Department of Corrections (SAP) of the State of São Paulo, the flames started in a ward where 46 patients were all male. SAP said that the three injured inmates were sent to the Emergency Room of Franco da Rocha. Two have already been discharged and one remains hospitalized for observation.
According to the Secretariat, Civil Police agents of Franco da Rocha were in place to hold the expertise and establish the circumstances of the fire.
The Hospital for forensic psychiatric care of Franco da Rocha has a capacity for 510 men and 80 women. Today they are admitted to the local 504 men and 78 women.