Forest fires were burning in nearly half of Mexico’s drought-stricken states fueled by strong winds
Forest fires were burning in nearly half of Mexico’s drought-stricken states Monday fueled by strong winds. The National Forestry Commission reported 58 active fires in 15 states, including in protected nature reserves in Morelos, Veracruz and Mexico states. A preliminary estimate of the affected area reached more than 3,500 acres , the commission wrote on the social platform X. Authorities had reported no injuries, but at least some homes were burned at a wildfire in Nogales, Veracruz Monday.
A fire burned across mountain farms, killing livestock and charring homes. At least five families were moved to a shelter. Firefighters battled with a water tanker while residents slapped at flames in their fields with branches. Alondra Chávez a Nogales resident was among those fighting the flames. “The wind is beating us and we do what we can,” Chávez said.
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