Background on the Incident
A significant fire broke out in Tabasco, specifically in the Centro municipality, causing concern among residents due to massive black smoke and flames that took time to be contained by the local fire department.
Initial Reports
Governor Javier May reported that the fire occurred in Ranchería Lázaro Cárdenas, Segunda Sección, of the mentioned municipality.
Through social media, the state official stated that the fire likely started from an out-of-control burning of pastures, which then spread to nearby areas.
Alternative Version
However, an alternate account suggested that the fire began inside a recycling plant, specifically in an area where highly flammable materials were stored.
The fire quickly escaped control and rapidly engulfed pastures, plastics, and other waste for recycling, along with vehicles parked at the facility due to the highly inflammable materials present.
Fire Control Efforts
Given the nature of materials at the recycling plant, immediate efforts to extinguish the flames proved challenging.
By 9:00 PM, Governor Javier May reported that the heroic Tabasco fire department had managed to control 70% of the fire, suggesting it might take until Monday, April 21st, to fully extinguish the blaze.
Impact and Losses
Authorities in charge of civil protection confirmed there were no fatalities from the incident, but material losses had occurred.
Key Questions and Answers
- What caused the fire? Initial reports suggested it started from an out-of-control pasture burn, while an alternate version pointed to a recycling plant as the origin.
- What was affected by the fire? The blaze engulfed pastures, plastics, waste for recycling, and vehicles at the recycling plant.
- How was the fire controlled? The Tabasco fire department managed to control 70% of the fire by 9:00 PM, with full extinguishing expected by Monday.
- Were there any casualties? No fatalities were reported, though material losses occurred.
