Overview
- A new, smaller blaze was reported around midday near Avenida Toluca on February 19, only meters from the February 18 burn area in Atizapán de Zaragoza.
- Residents alerted emergency services as smoke became visible, and local crews moved in to address the active fire.
- Authorities note difficult access because the site is bordered by a ravine, with accumulated garbage that can intensify and prolong grassland fires.
- Air monitoring indicated acceptable conditions in Atizapán, while neighboring municipalities including Acatlán, Tlalnepantla and Cuautitlán recorded very poor air quality.
- The previous day’s fire near Galerías Atizapán prompted road closures on Jorge Jiménez Cantú, drew municipal firefighters with SAPASA tankers under the mayor’s on‑site supervision, and led to evacuations reported by local media.