a voracious forest fire in Cerro de la Cruz has unleashed an emergency in the city of Uruapan, Michoacan. The flames, which began yesterday afternoon, have devastated more than 100 hectares and are dangerously close to homes. At night, images of the flames were shared on social networks; However, the media erroneously indicate that they correspond to another fire forestry in Hillock, Morelia.
Since 11 a.m. yesterday, more than 130 brigade members and emergency forces have worked tirelessly to control the fire. The situation is critical and the community has been asked to support with food and hydrating drinks for firefighters and volunteers fighting the fire. The population has also been urged not to enter the hill area for their safety and that of the brigade members.
At 04:30 am today, the fire had already consumed a large area of the Hill of the Cross. A State Government helicopter carried out water drops during the afternoon, but had to leave shortly afterwards. The Municipal Coordination of Uruapan Civil Protection reported that, although the flames are partially controlled and firebreaks continue to be applied, there is no immediate risk to nearby homes.
The governor Alfredo Ramirez Bedolla has formally requested the intervention of the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) to apply the DN-III-E Plan, an emergency protocol for natural disasters. The objective is to join efforts between the three levels of government and strengthen the operational response against the fire.
The situation has generated indignation and despair among the inhabitants of Uruapan. On social networks, Gabino Soytuamigo harshly criticized Governor Ramírez Bedolla, demanding a firmer and more determined response. ““Uruapán suffers from its ineptitude and indifference”he declared in a message that he accompanied with an aerial image of the fire.
This morning, citizens reported that Cerro de la Cruz was invisible due to the dense smoke generated by the fire. The poor quality of the air currently in Uruapan is evident, so you must pay attention to the municipal Civil Protection notices.
Fire in Altozano Morelia
During last night, a forest fire was also reported in the Altozano area, Morelia. In video, El Sol de Michoacán reported that the fire was consuming the forested area in the south of the city
Images of the Uruapan fire were shared on social networks, reporting that it was the Altozano fire, asking that another house not be built in Morelia.
The following images correspond to the fire in Uruapan; However, Facebook pages such as Living in Morelia, Quadratín Noticias, MiMorelia, among others, shared the photographs pointing out that it is from Morelia.
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