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Mexico City Crews Extinguish Fire at Abandoned Ex Cine Tlatelolco

Officials say burning garbage likely sparked the blaze, prompting a pledge of continued surveillance.

Overview

  • The borough activated emergency protocols and deployed Government, Risk Management and Civil Protection teams alongside the city’s Fire Department.
  • Crews contained the flames inside the property and prevented spread to neighboring buildings.
  • Authorities reported no injuries and said evacuations were unnecessary.
  • The perimeter was secured during control and cooling operations, followed by safety assessments.
  • Residents have long flagged the shuttered cinema, located near an STCM station, as a vulnerable site.