Overview
- Authorities now report the Cerro del Estribo fire is 80% under control with about 45% of the flames extinguished.
- A state police helicopter carried out 41 water drops to back 90 firefighters from Cofom, Conafor, and state and municipal civil protection.
- The blaze sits on a slope near 75 degrees, which blocks safe access for crews and makes aircraft the primary tool to slow its spread.
- Strong winds raised the chance the fire could shift direction, so teams moved to higher ground to attack the head of the blaze.
- Officials say the popular Mirador viewpoint is not threatened and they urge people to avoid the area and wear masks because of smoke.