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Sierra de Guadalupe Fire in Ecatepec Brought Under Control After Nighttime Blaze Near Homes

Officials report the Loma de Tepeolulco blaze is contained pending an investigation into its cause.

Overview

  • The fire ignited on December 2 on the Cerro de Loma de Tepeolulco, part of the Sierra de Guadalupe on the EcatepecTlalnepantla border.
  • Flames rose several meters and a dense smoke column was visible from a distance, with videos showing the fire close to nearby homes.
  • Municipal authorities said emergency responders brought the blaze under control after overnight work to halt its advance.
  • No injuries have been confirmed by local or state officials, and the origin of the fire remains unknown.
  • Residents shared real-time footage on social media, including posts by Guillermo Espinosa, and earlier reports described multiple active fronts and rugged terrain complicating the response.