Overview
- The confrontation was recorded at the junction of the Mexico–Puebla federal highway and Avenida Tláhuac in Chalco, State of Mexico, according to Proceso.
- The clash escalated from an argument over a traffic‑light corner as the fire‑eater tried to drive the windshield cleaner away by blowing flames.
- A driver filmed the scene from a car, and the video surpassed 1.2 million views on X within six hours of posting.
- Chalco municipal police reached the site minutes after both men had left, and authorities reported no injuries or vehicle damage.
- The area sees heavy activity by informal workers, and at least 17 similar disputes were logged in 2024 in eastern Mexico City and the State of Mexico, fueling public safety concerns.