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Firefighters Contain Night Fires Across Three Michoacán Cities

Authorities reported only property damage after all three blazes were extinguished.

Overview

  • Separate blazes broke out Thursday night in Zitácuaro, Zamora and Morelia, according to local reports.
  • In Zamora, a tire fire behind the La Loca shop spread into the premises before municipal crews doused it, and the National Guard with municipal police secured the area.
  • In Morelia, flames consumed a wood-and-cardboard dwelling in the Lago 1 neighborhood, resulting in a total material loss.
  • In Zitácuaro, firefighters stopped a house fire in Lomas de Oriente and prevented extension to nearby homes.
  • Across the incidents, neighbors alerted 911, responders extinguished the fires, and authorities reported no injuries.