### Tecate Mayor’s Vehicle Fire Might Have Been an Accident: State Attorney General’s Office
The fire that consumed the vehicle used by Tecate Mayor Darío Benítez Ruiz might have been caused by a short circuit, according to Maria Elena Andrade Ramirez, the head of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE). During a weekly press conference, it was mentioned that a member of the mayor’s security team reported that the blaze appeared to have started due to electrical issues.
While addressing the media, Andrade Ramirez stated, “We are waiting for the report and are not ruling anything out. Given that it involves an elected official, our first step was to establish whether the incident was intentional.” Preliminary findings from the Fire Department indicated that there were no fire accelerants involved in the incident.
Mayor Benítez Ruiz shared a photo on his Facebook page showing his Chevrolet Suburban engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning. The fire also caused partial damage to the front of his residence. Initially, the mayor suggested that the fire was a politically motivated attack, stating, “For three years, we have made many people uncomfortable who were used to doing as they pleased with Tecate… This act at my home is undoubtedly political.”
However, he later edited his post, removing references to a political attack, and subsequently expressed his gratitude to those who reached out to him during the ordeal. “I’m calm. As they say in the neighborhood: if you fear death, don’t be born. Hugs to everyone, tomorrow we keep working,” he concluded in his final post amendment.
In an interview, Mayor Benítez Ruiz mentioned he didn’t see anyone responsible for the fire. “He heard noises, looked out, and saw the vehicle on fire. He saw no one,” Andrade Ramirez added.
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### Update: More Information on the Tecate Mayor’s Vehicle Fire
According to recent updates, authorities are continuing to investigate the exact cause of the fire that destroyed Mayor Darío Benítez Ruiz’s vehicle. Although preliminary reports lean towards an accidental short circuit, the possibility of foul play has not been completely ruled out. The Fire Department is set to release a detailed report in the coming days, which will shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the blaze.
Local residents and political figures have expressed mixed reactions, with some supporting the mayor’s initial claim of a politically motivated attack, while others call for patience until the final report is issued. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about safety measures for public officials in the region and the potential risks associated with their roles.
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