The fire has been 90 percent controlled; however, the extinction tasks will continue for as long as necessary
At dawn on January 3, a fire started in the Landfill from Border, Coahuila, The same that has reached to extend in 300 square meters before the great flares that are registered and that have left columns of smoke visible from kilometers away.
Angelo Grimaldo, director of Civil protection in the city of El Riel, reported that during the early hours of this Tuesday the mishap was detected and the contingency plan was activated, to start the extinction work with the support of the Secretary of National Defense, National Guardbrigade members of Altos Hornos de México, Monclova and Border Firefighters.
Currently working with five backhoes, eight dome trucks, four water pipes, two bulldogs and two fast attack units.
There are about 100 elements of the corporations that have tried to control the strong flares.
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Currently working with five backhoes, eight dome trucks, four water pipes, two bulldogs and two fast attack units.
Until now, and after approximately twelve hours have elapsed since the start of the fire, the fire has been 90 percent controlled; however, the extinction tasks will continue for as long as necessary.
“The affectation is with the environment in this case due to the smoke generated in the fire”, declared the official.
