The fire season in Nuevo León is presenting with discouraging rainfall forecasts, which could decrease by up to 55% in the coming months. Despite the state being a national reference in the fight against wildfires, Erik Cavazos, director of Civil Protection, acknowledged that this lack of precipitation does not bode well.
In the presentation of the 2025 Fire Season, Azucena Estrada Ibarra from the National Forestry Commission highlighted that the most common causes of fires are of human origin, whether intentional or not. A call is made to the population to remain alert to any signs of fire and participate in its extinguishment.
Nuevo León stands out nationally in the fight against wildfires thanks to the Special Civil Protection Program and the Phoenix Brigade, unique in Mexico. Cavazos explained that this eight-stage strategy has contributed to registering zero incidents so far this year.
The program prioritizes Comprehensive Risk Management through stages such as identification, prevention, mitigation, preparation, and recovery. A priority area of 1,121,00 hectares has been identified in municipalities such as Aramberri, Galeana, Zaragoza, among others.
Regarding prevention, a fire usage ban decree has been launched, 162 firefighters have been trained, and a continuous prevention campaign called "Avoid Fires" has been maintained with dissemination in media and inter-institutional coordination.
An aggressive fight is being carried out in conjunction with all levels of government to prevent the spread of fires, with equipment and training of personnel. Helicopters and an ambulance are available for rapid response and timely attention to possible incidents.
The population is reminded of recommendations to avoid wildfires, such as not throwing cigarettes, not lighting campfires, and reporting any risk situations to 9-1-1. A drop in temperatures is expected this week due to a cold front; however, an increase in temperatures and a decrease in relative humidity are predicted, which increases the risk of wildfires.
