SAO PAULO—An abandoned high-rise building occupied by squatters in downtown Sao Paulo caught fire and collapsed Tuesday, sending chunks of fiery debris crashing into neighbouring buildings and surrounding streets. ( NELSON ALMEIDA )The fire and collapse are sure to put a spotlight on occupations in Sao Paulo, South America’s largest city. At least one person was believed to have died in the collapse and others are missing, the Sao Paulo Fire Department said. ( Fotoarena )“It’s a building that didn’t have the most minimal conditions to live in,” Sao Paulo Gov. Doria argued downtown Sao Paulo should showcase the city, the engine of Brazil’s economy and one of the hemisphere’s most important financial centres.

Source: thestar May 01, 2018 14:48 UTC