Rio de Janeiro, Carnival

Dozens injured in a fire at a costume factory in Rio de Janeiro days before Carnival
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is undoubtedly the most iconic celebration in Brazil and the most anticipated event by Brazilians. This date becomes the center of the country's life, with thousands of locals and tourists flooding the streets to enjoy the vibrant rhythm of samba and fully experience the celebration.
At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume factory
A fire Wednesday at a Rio de Janeiro factory that produces costumes for the city's iconic Carnival left 10 people hospitalized, Rio’s state health department said, casting a shadow over preparations for one of the world’s biggest shows.
Factory fire destroys dream of three Rio de Janeiro Carnival samba schools
A fire in a Rio de Janeiro factory shattered the dreams of three samba schools, whose costumes were destroyed 16 days before Carnival.
At Least 20 Injured as Fire Tears Through Key Rio Carnival Costume Factory
At least 22 people were injured, 12 of them seriously, after a fire tore through a key costume factory for Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, news outlet O Globo reported.Footage released by Rio’s city government Operations Center shows flames engulfing the Maximus Confeccoes factory in the Ramos neighborhood.
Firefighters rescue carnival workers from factory fire in Rio de Janeiro
At least 20 people were injured, 10 critically, after a fire destroyed a clothing factory in the north of Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. (AP/Diarlei Rodrigues)
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Workers rescued from window ledge as fire engulfs Rio clothing factory
At least 20 people have been injured after a factory making costumes for Carnival celebrations in Brazil caught fire.
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