Tecate Mayor Car Fire Inquiry

**Tecate Mayor’s Vehicle Fire – Possible Accident:** State prosecutors hint at an accidental cause for the fire consuming Mayor Benítez’s car, with no definitive source identified yet. Ongoing investigation.

### Possible Accident Behind Tecate Mayor’s Vehicle Fire: State Prosecutors

In a press briefing, María Elena Andrade Ramírez, head of the State Prosecutor’s Office, indicated that the fire that engulfed Tecate Mayor Darío Benítez’s vehicle might have been accidental. According to an unofficial report from the fire department, no components that could have triggered the blaze have been found.

Further, a security official from the mayor’s team suggested that a short circuit could be the cause. Nonetheless, Andrade Ramírez emphasized that the investigation is still open and no possibilities have been ruled out.

This incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, with Benítez’s vehicle catching fire outside his residence.

### Other Relevant News

#### Violent Incident at Tecate Mayor’s Residence
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#### Explosion in Tijuana’s Libertad Neighborhood
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