A fire outside led to the closure of access to the Lindavista station of Line 6 of the Mexico City Metro. Fortunately, no victims or injuries were reported. Neighbors in the area joined emergency services to extinguish the rapidly spreading fire, affecting several homes in the Lindavista neighborhood.
Mexico City firefighters managed to control the fire after a hard effort, which affected around 25 homes and approximately one thousand square meters of area. Once the situation was under control, work began on the removal and cooling of the smoldering materials.
The Secretary of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection reported that the fire also damaged the overhead fiber optic wiring, electricity, and wooden poles in the area. About 100 people were evacuated as a preventive measure, and an operation was deployed to control the emergency, involving various agencies such as the Secretary of Comprehensive Water Management.
Although authorities have not provided details on the causes of the fire, residents and local merchants suggested it could have been due to a short circuit. The Mexico City Metro announced the temporary closure of the Lindavista station on Line 6 as a preventive measure due to the incident.
This fire, which affected several businesses and homes in an irregular settlement in the Lindavista neighborhood, mobilized emergency services and local authorities. The joint efforts of firefighters and various agencies allowed for the situation to be controlled and work to remove debris and cool the affected area, while investigations into the possible causes of the incident are underway.
