The Joelma building, formerly located in São Paulo, Brazil, was a significant point of interest due to its tragic history. The building, which was designed by architect Salvador Cândia, was inaugurated in 1972. However, on February 1, 1974, a fire broke out due to a short circuit in an air conditioner on the 12th floor. The fire quickly spread throughout the building, killing 750 people and injuring another 300. Despite the building having a modern fire system, it was full of flammable materials and did not have enough emergency exits, contributing to the high casualties. The rescue operation involved over 1,500 people and 14 helicopters, but it was not enough to save everyone. The building was closed four years after the fire and reopened in 1978 with new safety standards. The building was renamed the Praça da Bandeira Building in the 2000s. Despite these tragic events, the building has been the subject of various legends and urban myths. Some of these include the building being cursed, strange phenomena being witnessed in the area, and the remains of the victims of the fire being buried in a cemetery where the caretaker often hears screams from the graves.
1. The video is hosted by Ivan Lima and focuses on discussing haunted places in Brazil, particularly the Joelma building in São Paulo.
2. The Joelma building, also known as Edifício Praça da Bandeira, is a prominent structure in São Paulo.
3. The building was designed by architect Salvador Cândia, who was known for his modern building projects in São Paulo.
4. The Joelma building was constructed from 1969 to 1972 and was financed by Joelma Héstia, a commercial importer and construction company.
5. The building was equipped with a modern fire system and used reinforced concrete with external structures made of hollow bricks and a tiled facade.
6. The Joelma building was inaugurated in 1972 and was initially rented to the extinct Banco Crefisul de Investimentos.
7. On February 1, 1974, a fire started due to a short circuit in an air conditioner on the 12th floor, leading to a tragic event where 191 occupants died and 300 were injured.
8. The fire was only controlled around 11 o'clock in the morning, and all survivors were rescued by one o'clock in the afternoon.
9. After the fire, the Joelma building was closed and reopened in September 1978 with new safety standards, renamed as the Praça da Bandeira Building.
10. The land where the Joelma building was built has a history of tragedy, including a homicide known as the well crime in 1948, and a fire in the Andraus Building two years before the Joelma building caught fire.
11. There are legends and reports of strange phenomena in the area, such as car headlights turning on by themselves and the appearance of spirits.
12. The 23rd floor of the building, where the film Joelma was recorded, is associated with a story of a typist named Volkmann, who was one of the victims trying to escape the building.
13. There is a legend related to the 13 victims who died in the building's elevators, stating that their remains were so damaged by the fire that they were never identified and were buried in the São Pedro cemetery with the tombstone of the 13 Souls.