{"id":201,"date":"2025-12-16T06:50:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/?p=201"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:01:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:01:25","slug":"storm-brings-down-statue-of-liberty-replica-in-brazil-no-injuries-reported","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/?p=201","title":{"rendered":"Storm Brings Down Statue of Liberty Replica in Brazil, No Injuries Reported"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A severe storm swept through Gua\u00edba<\/strong>, a city in southern Brazil<\/strong>, on Monday afternoon, bringing down a towering Statue of Liberty replica<\/strong> in dramatic fashion. Authorities have confirmed that, despite the destruction, no injuries were reported<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccd A Monument Falls Amid Intense Winds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The replica, which stood at nearly 40 meters (about 114 feet)<\/strong> tall, had been installed in the parking lot of a Havan megastore<\/strong>, located near a fast-food outlet. As powerful winds lashed the region, the statue was seen swaying before finally collapsing \u2014 footage of the moment quickly spread across social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the fall shattered the statue\u2019s upper structure<\/strong>, including the head, company officials clarified that the 11-meter pedestal<\/strong> remained intact. The fallen upper section measured around 24 meters (78 feet)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\uded1 Immediate Safety Response<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Havan, the retail chain that owns the statue, confirmed that the structure had been in place since the store\u2019s 2020 opening<\/strong> and had undergone full technical certification<\/strong>. After the collapse, the affected area was swiftly cordoned off to protect shoppers and staff. Cleanup crews were on-site within hours to clear debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gua\u00edba Mayor Marcelo Maranata<\/strong> commended the prompt action taken by local teams and state Civil Defence units<\/strong>, who worked together to secure the site<\/strong> and assess nearby damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf2a\ufe0f Storm at Its Peak<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The statue came down at approximately 3 PM<\/strong>, right as the storm reached its fiercest point. Meteorological reports recorded wind gusts exceeding 90 kmph<\/strong>, with some areas experiencing peaks near 100 kmph<\/strong>. Residents had earlier received mobile alerts about the incoming storm, warning of strong winds and heavy rainfall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the incident, the Havan store remained open<\/strong> in unaffected sections, though access to the area near the fallen statue remains closed off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f Broader Regional Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The storm wasn\u2019t limited to Gua\u00edba. Several areas across Rio Grande do Sul<\/strong> experienced hailstorms, damaged roofs, downed trees, localized flooding<\/strong>, and temporary power outages<\/strong>. Meteorologists blamed the extreme conditions on a fast-moving cold front<\/strong> and advised that while weather is expected to ease in the coming days, occasional rain<\/strong> may still occur.A technical inspection<\/strong> will be carried out to determine the precise cause of the collapse and to rule out any structural or maintenance issues beyond the severe weather.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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