Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Two of the four forest fires threatening the Jalisco Coast region have been extinguished, while efforts to subdue the remaining blazes continue with the situation reportedly 80% under control, according to the State Civil Protection and Fire Department.
The fires in the Terreros and San Rafael areas of the Tomatlán municipality have been successfully put out. Meanwhile, firefighters are making significant progress in the Palos Blancos and La Arrayanera areas of the Cabo Corrientes municipality, where the containment measures have achieved approximately 80% completion.
Authorities have deployed extensive resources in the battle against the flames. The fire suppression operations include aerial support from the Witari helicopter, which continues to drop water over the affected areas, and around 140 forest firefighters from PC Jalisco, CONAFOR, SEDENA, SEMADET, Jico Sur, as well as municipal teams and local volunteers actively working on the front lines.
Although officials have not yet released detailed information regarding the damage caused by the fires, satellite images reveal significant areas impacted by the infernos. The widespread burning appears to be influencing air quality in the region, with Puerto Vallarta recording a “moderate” pollution level of 55 ICA this Thursday, following a series of relatively clear days.
Fire control efforts remain in full swing as teams work tirelessly to ensure that the remaining hotspots are fully extinguished. Residents and local authorities alike are closely monitoring the evolving situation, hopeful that these decisive measures will soon bring the crisis to an end.
