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Fire at Chavinda Plastics Plant Extinguished After 12-Hour Multi-Municipal Response

Local authorities say fireworks likely ignited the factory fire.

Overview

  • Firefighters from eight municipalities and the state civil protection agency contained the blaze after more than 12 hours of work.
  • The response included teams from Marcos Castellanos, Los Reyes, Zamora, Sahuayo, Jiquilpan, Venustiano Carranza and Cotija, according to local reports.
  • The factory was destroyed, with crews continuing to cool hot spots and no estimate yet of financial losses.
  • Initial reports the previous night described flames visible across Chavinda with smoke reaching nearby cities such as Zamora and Jacona.
  • Authorities earlier warned of toxic smoke and possible explosions as residents requested water trucks to support firefighters.