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Night Fire Engulfs Ixtapaluca Mattress Factory as Reports Say Blaze Is Controlled

Authorities report an exclusion zone is in place to protect residents.

Overview

  • Local media identified the site as Tecnotex at Calle 2 de Abril and José María Morelos in downtown Ixtapaluca.
  • C5 Estado de México said firefighters and medical units were deployed and urged people to avoid the area.
  • Videos circulated around 8 p.m. showing heavy smoke and flames consuming a large portion of the building.
  • Unofficial accounts cited pyrotechnics or a falling sky lantern tied to nearby festivities as a possible cause.
  • Excélsior reported the blaze was controlled after nearly two hours with no injuries reported.