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São Paulo engulfed in apocalyptic flames

São Paulo engulfed in apocalyptic flames

The scenes were so surreal that Brazilian netizens likened them to a science fiction movie—comparable to the dystopian landscapes of the Mad Max franchise.

Jika

Aug 29, 2024

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São Paulo engulfed in apocalyptic flames

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