Overview
- The wildfire ignited late on November 12 in dry shrubs and grass a few meters behind the Pyramid of the Moon between restricted areas A and B.
- Local residents reported smoke and flames, prompting a response by Protección Civil and firefighters from Teotihuacán and San Martín de las Pirámides.
- Crews used hoses, buckets, and hand tools to extinguish the blaze after more than an hour, limiting it to vegetation.
- Authorities reported no injuries and said the pyramids and other prehispanic structures were not affected.
- The cause remains under review, with seasonal dryness and accumulated vegetation cited as risks, and officials urged the public to report any signs of fire.