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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) \u2014 Four people died on Monday after a fire at a shelter for the homeless in a city in southeastern Brazil, Sao Paulo\u2019s secretariat for public security said.<\/p>\n
A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene, the statement said, adding that a witness saw someone setting fire to a sofa before trying to flee.<\/p>\n
The case was registered as arson, homicide and attempted homicide with Sao Jose dos Campos\u2019 judicial police, which has requested forensics.<\/p>\n
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The shelter in Sao Jose dos Campos had 22 people at the time early Monday, the statement said. Eight were injured.<\/p>\n
The Comforter of the Afflicted nonprofit that runs the shelter expressed its \u201cdeep sorrow\u201d over the fire.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is preliminary information that indicates the possibility that the fire was arson, which further increases our anguish and our desire for justice,\u201d it said in a statement on social media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n