NOGALES: Forest fires were burning in nearly half of Mexico’s drought-stricken states on Monday fuelled by strong winds.
The National Forestry Commission reported 58 active fires in 15 states, including in protected nature reserves in Morelos, Veracruz and Mexico states.
A preliminary estimate of the affected area reached more than 3,500 acres (1,421 hectares), the commission wrote on the social platform X.
Authorities had reported no injuries, but at least some homes were burned at a wildfire in Nogales, Veracruz on Monday. A fire burned across mountain farms, killing livestock and charring homes. At least five families were moved to a shelter.
Source: Emirates News Agency