Overview
- Morelia officials began a period of constant monitoring of high‑risk areas on Wednesday during an event in El Laurelito in the Jesús del Monte area.
- The mayor called setting forest fires a crime linked to housing or avocado orchards and vowed to pursue offenders through the courts, while urging residents to report suspicious activity.
- Brigade members received protective gear and tools, including picks, shovels, helmets, uniforms, boots and caps, to reduce risk while fighting fires.
- The city activated three municipal brigades — Los Olivos in Jesús del Monte, Morelos in Tenencia Morelos and El Páramo in San Miguel del Monte — to reinforce the wildfire response.
- Officials highlighted coordination among municipal, state and federal agencies and cited the authorized Urban Development Plan to resist illegal subdivision such as Loma de Santa María.