### Primary Article
**42% Increase in Forest Fires During Summer Season**
Over the past 32 days, Tijuana has experienced a significant surge in forest fires, with an increase of approximately 42%, especially noticeable this past weekend as temperatures soared. Rafael Carrillo, the Director of the Municipal Fire Department, highlighted that the local firefighting teams have intensified their coordination efforts to manage the influx of fire-related incidents over the last two weeks.
Carrillo explained that these fires, also referred to as wildland-urban interface fires, have also affected other municipalities such as Tecate. This has prompted local fire departments to enhance their training and response strategies for such occurrences.
“Addressing the city’s emergencies becomes challenging, but effective organization allows us to respond efficiently,” said Carrillo.
Moreover, the Fire Department recently organized the third International Firefighters Congress. This event will feature speakers and participants from 29 Mexican states, including Sonora, Sinaloa, and Chiapas, as well as representatives from Cuba and Brazil. The congress will cover topics on emergency services, wildland-urban interface fires, rescue operations in hybrid vehicles, confined space rescues, and technical investigations into fires and hazardous materials.
“We are experiencing a 42% increase in forest fires over the last 32 days, with the peak occurring this past weekend due to high temperatures,” detailed Carrillo.
Carrillo also emphasized that the enhanced cooperation among firefighting teams is pivotal for managing the increased demand for fire emergency responses brought by the current climatic conditions.
### Secondary Article
**State of Tecate’s Major Fire Incident Under Control and Undergoing Liquidation**
Authorities have reported that the significant forest fire in Tecate has been contained and is in the process of being extinguished. The containment comes after an extensive effort by local fire departments to manage and mitigate the damages of the fire. Although the operation posed complexities due to rough terrain and weather conditions, the coordinated response has been successful in controlling the situation.
Additionally, other regions are taking preventative measures against forest fires. In Tijuana, the increase in such incidents has led authorities to recommend issuing a public alert concerning the heightened risk.
Fire crews in several municipalities are now being trained to handle incidents involving electric vehicles, a response to the evolving technological landscape. This training aims to equip firefighters with the necessary skills to manage potential fire hazards efficiently in these advanced vehicles.
Other local developments include efforts to maintain stable gasoline prices despite the withdrawal of fuel incentives, electrical outages due to high temperatures, and continued partial work operations by Judicial Branch employees amidst ongoing demonstrations.
In conclusion, the focus remains on reinforcing firefighting capabilities and responding adeptly to environmental emergencies posed by the current season’s extreme weather patterns.