In accordance with the reports of Amexi’s correspondents in the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz, Hidalgo and the state of Mexico are recorded active forest fires.
The correspondents highlight the works and efforts to deal with forest fires, which for various reasons such as climatic conditions and drought hinder their combat, and even in some states are investigated if they were caused.
As is the case that the Prosecutor’s Office of Oaxac fire explosive of great magnitude that was caused and that was reported in the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca.
Forest fire situation in the country
The national Civil Protection Coordinator, Laura Velázquez Alzúa reported that so far there are 114 active forest fires in the national territory.
He explained that, although 46 of them are controlled, drought and extreme heat conditions have increased the intensity and propagation of fires.
According to official data, 42.8% of the Mexican territory presents drought conditions, which aggravates the situation.
The National Forestry Commission (Conafor) also reported that three of their elements died while fighting the forest fires that affect various regions of Mexico.
The above shows the extreme risks facing those who work on the protection of the country’s ecosystems.
The deceased brigades were fighting fires in high -risk areas, such as Oaxaca, where the flames and betrayal winds complicated containment work.
These anonymous heroes are part of the 3,978 elements deployed by CONAFOR, the National Guard and Sedena, who work tirelessly to protect the affected forests and communities.
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What happens in Oaxaca?
The Prosecutor’s Office of Oaxaca (FGJO) and the Environmental Attorney’s Office of Oaxaca (ProOax) initiated 4 investigation folders for the explosive fire of great magnitude caused and that was reported in the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca.
This sinister devastated at least 650 hectares of the municipalities of:
- Santa Catarina de Siena
- Santo Domingo Tomaltepec
- San Francisco
- Santiago Ixcuinc
The Secretary of government (SEGO), Jesús Romero López warned that he is certainty and evidence that the contingency for this last forest fire was a consequence of a premeditated act.
Because of this, the instigators of the fire are already investigated, who are sought with police support so that they can be arrested and subjects of criminal sanctions.
This fire affected the Sierra and caused the evacuation of about 150 families in the Central Valley area.
»We at this time require a full responsibility of those who have caused forest fires in Oaxaca and therefore we have requested the intervention and investigation of the Prosecutor’s Office to find those responsible for the provocation of these fires,” said Romero López.
Have documented the facts
The state official indicated that they have documenting the events that occurred in Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, in Lachocologist and in Ixcuincinc.
In Ixcuintec, some people who were the provocative of fires and were found as instigators are avizo.
“We do not know their motivations, but in most cases detected, people with mental and pyromaniac problems have been identified,” he said.
I urged the authorities to suspend fire use
The official urged the agricultural, communal and ejido authorities to assume their responsibilities to suspend the use of fire in agricultural activities.
He explained that the use of fire in agricultural work represents a high risk that this ancestral practice can cause fires if reported in forested or common areas, rejecting the possibility of issuing the decree against the grave, touch and burning.
“It is not with a prohibitionist policy as we are going to stop forest fires in Oaxaca.” said.
How do fires fight in Oaxaca?
In Oaxaca, the contingency phase for forest fires continues, there are nine assets that are sought to liquidate with air combat with four helicopters, the Navy and two of the army.
In the affected areas there are about 50 brigades of the State and National Forestry Commission with 300 men, in addition to nine more fronts with the participation of a thousand elements of the Navy, the National Guard and the Army (Óscar Rodríguez, correspondent).
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In Veracruz who fight fires in the Pico de Orizaba?
From this Sunday, hundreds of neighbors from the municipalities of Tlachichuca and Ciudad Serdán in Puebla joined the voluntary brigades to quell half a dozen fires in the skirts of the Pico de Orizaba.
The inhabitants joined the brigades of the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas and Conafor to combat the fire in the mountain of the Citlaraltépetl or Pico Volcano Orizaba on the north side.
Two of the accidents were recorded in communities of Tlachichuca and others in the vicinity of the Sierra Negra, Cerro Colorado and Xipes place.
It should be noted that although the brigades have opened gaps to avoid propagation, the fire does not yet become completely extinguished according to volunteers.
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How is Citlaraltépetl forests considered?
Citlaraltépetl forests are considered a natural area protected by the federal government.
However, until Monday there were no elements of the Ministry of National Defense or the National Civil Protection system to contribute to the ceasefire.
Until now, only the community brigades of the Pico de Orizaba National Park fight the fire in the places:
- Sillatepec hill
- Loma xhochil
- Cerro Colorado in Puebla
These community brigades are coordinated with Forest Fire Combat Brigades San Miguel and San José Pilacon, as well as with the Forest Police of the State of Puebla and National Forestry Commission.
In addition to volunteers from various locations in the area of influence of the protected natural area (Ignacio Álvarez, correspondent).
Situation of forest fires in the State of Mexico
Various grassland fires were recorded on Monday in municipalities in the State of Mexico, affecting urban areas and protected natural areas.
Thanks to the prompt intervention of emergency bodies, the conflagrations were controlled without injured people.
Fire in Lago de Texcoco Ecological Park
A great magnitude forest fire was unleashed in the vicinity of the Lake Ecological Park of Texcoco, generating a wide column of visible smoke from various points of the Valley of Mexico, including areas of Mexico City and Nezahualcóyotl.
The fire originated in the area of the Lago de Texcoco Ecological Park, located north of the municipality of Nezahualcóyotl and near the Peñón-Texcoco highway.
Fire teams from the State of Mexico work in the area to quell the flames, although so far the origin of the fire is unknown.
In this area, injured or evacuations have not been reported, but authorities ask the population to stay informed and avoid approaching the place.
AICMX report. Air operations continue normally
The Mexico City International Airport (AICM) reported that, despite the proximity of the fire with its facilities, air operations continue normally and under constant monitoring.
The authorities urge the population to take precautions to prevent fires in grassland areas and report any incident immediately.
It is recommended:
- Avoid burning outdoors
- Do not yield cigarette butts in green areas
- Keep vacant lots clean to reduce fire risk
Fire in Ecatepec property
In the Las Américas subdivision, Ecatepec Firefighters stifled a fire on a plot of approximately 500 square meters, where prefabricated fiberglass slab blocks were stored, allegedly abandoned.
The fire consumed about 50 square meters of the property, located in Libertadores de América Avenue corner with First of May Street.
The rapid intervention of the “tragahummo” prevented the flames from spreading to the rest of the accumulated material on the site.
What happened in Tlalnepantla and Tepotzotlán?
In the Valle Ceylán neighborhood in Tlalnepantla, elements of civil protection and firefighters attended a fire in a grassland area.
Through direct attack maneuvers and the use of a pressure water line, they managed to control the flames, avoiding their propagation to housing or nearby infrastructure.
On the other hand, in Peña Colorada, in front of the Concepción dam, in Santiago Cuautlalpan, Tepotzotlán, another fire devastated approximately 10 hectares of grasslands.
The rapid response of municipal and state firefighters, together with volunteers, allowed to contain the fire before it extended.
The Civil Protection and Firefighters of Tepotzotlán, led by Rodolfo Andrade, as well as elements of the General Directorate of Ecological Conservation of the Secretariat of Environment of the State of Mexico and volunteers of the Guerreros Tepeyolótl group, directed by Marco Antonio Cano, participated in the work, led by Marco Antonio Cano.
Also, eight firefighters from the Civil Protection Directorate of Tepotzotlán, under the coordination of Eduardo Anaya, and five members of the prehospital area, added efforts to quell the fire. (Gerardo Carmona, correspondent)
In Hidalgo the fires are displayed from Pachuca
Derived from the strong winds that prevail in the municipality of Epazoyucan, Semarnath Brigades, Municipal Civil Protection and volunteers for several hours worked to control the forest fire.
This forest fire already consumed dry thickets and grasslands located in a hill in the vicinity of the municipal seat and the community of San Juan Tizahuapan.
The conflagration could be visualized from Pachuca and Mineral del Monte, since the smoke columns reached impressive heights.
Fire Start in the early hours of this Monday
According to authorities, the fire began in the early hours of this Monday, so it was necessary for Civil Protection and Firefighters of several municipalities to go to the site.
The fire was located between the Tepotzotlán Treasury and the Coyotera hill, at the height of the Tuzofari road.
Recommendations to the inhabitants
Among the recommendations that were issued to the inhabitants of Epazoyucan, they stand out:
- Avoid outdoor activities
- Use of covers
- No smoking
- Do not light candles, incenses or similar indoors
- Keep the windows and doors closed and if necessary, place wet sizes on doors and windows and smoke was intense
The atmospheric monitoring system of the state of Hidalgo explained that this fire presented difficulties by the direction of the wind to the southwest that could transport the contaminants generated already and the existence of a smell of smoke, in addition to being affected the visibility in different areas.
The effects have not been quantified, due to the conditions of this place.
There are other fires reported in the last hours, in the town of the White Water Cubes with an affectation of approximately 2 hectares.
Also, in the municipality of Zempoala, at the height of the Pachuca Polytechnic University, where Semarnath and Municipal Civil Protection carried out containment work. (Paloma Sandra Pérez, correspondent)
