In the first half of this year, the Campinas region recorded 171 cases of power outages due to fires. This data complements the state indexes presented by INPE (National Institute for Space Research), which recorded 1.299 fire outbreaks in the same period.
In a press release, the FL Paulista highlighted that, to cause interference or damage to the electrical network, the flames do not necessarily need to reach the power cables.
Number of occurrences in the Campinas region
| Cities | Jan/Jun 2024 |
| Campinas | 68 |
| Hortolândia | 23 |
| Santa Bárbara d’Oeste | 17 |
| Itatiba | 15 |
| Americana | 10 |
| Sumaré | 10 |
| Piracicaba | 7 |
| Itapira | 4 |
| Nova Odessa | 4 |
| Monte Mor | 3 |
| Amparo | 2 |
| Charqueada | 2 |
| Elias Fausto | 2 |
| Espírito Santo do Pinhal | 1 |
| Paulinia | 1 |
| Socorro | 1 |
| Torrinha | 1 |
| Águas de Lindóia | 0 |
| Águas de São Pedro | 0 |
| Analândia | 0 |
| Capivari | 0 |
| Cosmópolis | 0 |
| Lindóia | 0 |
| Mombuca | 0 |
| Monte Alegre do Sul | 0 |
| Morungaba | 0 |
| Rafard | 0 |
| Rio das Pedras | 0 |
| Saltinho | 0 |
| Santa Maria da Serra | 0 |
| Santo Antônio do Jardim | 0 |
| São Pedro | 0 |
| Serra Negra | 0 |
| Valinhos | 0 |
According to the company, the heat from the fire generates an ionized field around the wiring, which can cause short circuits and disconnect the lines or even break them, interrupting the supply.
“Fires, often started criminally or to prepare agricultural land, are driven by winds and have aggravated effects when they reach transmission lines and power distribution networks. This occurs in both rural and urban areas. In addition, fires can be caused by the burning of garbage or lit cigarette butts thrown near dry vegetation,” explains Fernando Amaral Zica, Relationship Consultant at FL Paulista.
“Our mission is to alert people about safety with the electrical grid and the quality of distributed energy. In dry periods like the current one, fires directly affect the environment and can harm people’s health, in addition to interfering with the energy supply and creating the risk of accidents,” says Raphael Campos, FL Energia’s Occupational Health and Safety Manager.
Communication and reporting channels
Given the importance of the topic, FL provides the tool “Guardian on Zap”, the company's WhatsApp channel designed to expand the reach of the main guidance messages regarding the risks involving inappropriate with the electrical system.
Outside permitted areas, fires caused in urban areas, such as burning rubbish, may be classified as a crime. In these cases, the penalties may be fines, arrest or imprisonment for the perpetrators, depending on the extent of the damage caused.
When identifying a fire outbreak, FL advises the population to immediately the Fire Department and the competent authorities.
In the event of a power outage or fire in the electrical network, the population should the FL Paulista service channels: 0800 010 10 10, the website www.fl.com.br, the “FL Energia” app, WhatsApp (19) 99908-8888 and SMS 27351.
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