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Paint Factory Fire in Los Reyes La Paz Contained With No Injuries

Officials reported a swift multi-agency response, with the cause still under investigation.

Overview

  • The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon at an industrial site on Camino a la Cantera, sending a smoke column visible from surrounding neighborhoods.
  • Neighbors alerted emergency services, and Los Reyes firefighters and Protección Civil brought the flames under control after several minutes of work.
  • Municipal and state police imposed traffic closures and set a safety cordon, and Sedena personnel arrived to support perimeter security.
  • Stored paints and other highly flammable materials accelerated the fire’s spread, but authorities reported no casualties as damage centered on warehouses, machinery and inventory.
  • Crews shifted to debris removal and site securing once the fire was contained, and officials said the origin of the incident has not yet been determined.