Rain helps to control fire in Charco del Ingenio

Published April 30, 2021 (sp)

San Miguel de Allende, Gto. Firefighters, elements of Civil Protection and Brigade of Charco del Ingenio managed to control forest fire in the protected area of Charco del Ingenio, in the vicinity of the Obraje Dam, the rain was a determining factor to quench the fire.

At around 6:45 p.m. on Friday, the incident was reported to the 911 Emergency Call Center, so 15 elements of the department attached to the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) went to the site.

Upon arrival and assessment of the damage, it is estimated that approximately 80 hectares were affected, so they immediately began the maneuvers to mitigate the fire, in which 5 units of Civil Protection with 15 elements, 2 units of Firefighters and 6 elements of the brigade of Charco del Ingenio participated.

The changing direction of the wind gusts made the work difficult, however, the rain that fell a few moments ago helped to mitigate the fire.

The control maneuvers were carried out for more than an hour, and the fire was completely controlled at approximately 20:30 hours.

At the moment the origin of the fire is unknown, although neighbors reported that a group of young people were observed in the area using the ruins to get high.