The National Forestry Commission (Conafor) reports the situation of forest fires in the country as of June 11 at 11:00 a.m., so that the public has the details of these events and knows the actions that the authorities carried out for its control and liquidation.
At the moment there are 34 active forest fires in 11 states of the country, with a preliminary affected area of 15,683 hectares. Likewise, there are a total of 9 fires cleared, that is, it no longer represents a risk of fire spread.
901 combatants are working to fight the fires, belonging to Conafor brigades and other entities.
Six forest fires are reported in five protected natural areas: One in the Sierra de Álamos-Río Cuchujaqui Flora and Fauna Protection Area, municipality of Álamos in Sonora; One in the Papigochic Flora and Fauna Protection Area, Guerrero municipality; Two in the Tutuaca Flora and Fauna Protection Area, Temósachic municipality in the state of Chihuahua; One in the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, municipality of Jaumave, Tamaulipas; and finally, One in the Uaymil/Sian Ka'an Flora and Fauna Protection Area, municipality of Bacalar, Quintana Roo.
A fire of special attention is reported in Sonora, in the municipality of Álamos, Sierra Blanca property, due to the impact on the protected natural area.
The air equipment operating in the country or in disposition is the following:
In Nuevo León, a State Government helicopter unloads on the Puerto Acapulco fire, in the municipality of Galeana.
In Quintana Roo, a helicopter from the National Water Commission transfers personnel to attend to the Uaymil/El Pucté Norte fire, in the municipality of Bacalar.
The population is reminded that, to avoid greater risk, avoid the use of fire in forest and surrounding areas, since high temperatures, little precipitation and strong winds are forecast.
You are invited to report wildfires toll free at 800-462-3634 or 911.
A forest fire is an unscheduled fire within forests, jungles, arid areas, or mangroves. Fires in urban and agricultural areas are taken care of by Civil Protection.
The status of wildfires throughout Mexico changes every day, and the public is invited to check the daily fire reports offered by CONAFOR on their website.