Monday, April 28, 2025

600 evacuated after fires break out again in Primavera Forest

There were more fires in the Primavera Forest in Jalisco yesterday and after one threatened an inhabited areas, authorities evacuated 600 people.

The state government said a fire broke out in the Mesa de los Caballos region of the forest yesterday at 3:40pm, but was later controlled.

At 6:10pm, another fire broke out in Paredones de la Venta, prompting the evacuation of 600 people from the Pinar de la Venta neighborhood in Zapopan.

[wpgmza id=”109″]

The governor said on Twitter that although no injuries or loss of real estate had been reported, an undetermined number of vehicles had been destroyed in the blaze.

Footage shot by residents of Pinar de la Venta showed people using hoses and buckets in an attempt to control the fire as it crept closer to their properties and consumed power lines.

Shifting wind direction and speeds made firefighters’ work more difficult, but the fire was declared under control shortly before midnight.

As of Tuesday afternoon the state was fighting 15 active wildfires.

Source: Reforma (sp)

Have something to say? Paid Subscribers get all access to make & read comments.
Travelers to Baja California Sur are advised to exercise increased caution, avoid crowds, monitor local media for official updates and follow instructions from local authorities.

US, Canada issue security alert for Los Cabos and La Paz, BCS

2
The alert comes after multiple shootings and clashes between civilians and police were reported in the area surrounding Los Cabos last week.
Earthquake alert drill in Mexico

How to prepare for Tuesday’s earthquake alert drill 

2
The earthquake drill, set for 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, will test Mexico's alert system and give residents an opportunity to practice potentially life-saving actions in the event of a disaster.
President Sheinbaum raises a fist while standing next to a military engineer

Sheinbaum inaugurates work on CDMX-Querétaro train

3
Though estimated costs have ballooned, the president promised the new rail line would be complete by the end of 2027.