### Urgent Review Needed for Fire Hydrants in Tijuana: CESPT
Tijuana – A comprehensive review of all fire hydrants in Tijuana is needed to ensure their proper functionality, according to Jesús García Castro, head of the State Commission of Public Services of Tijuana (CESPT). García Castro noted that while the city government is responsible for the hydrants, CESPT is only in charge of water supply.
Most of the hydrants, however, are in a dilapidated state. García Castro mentioned, “We have a department dedicated to inspecting hydrants. We can assess CESPT’s installations up to a point, but if a hydrant isn’t working, it’s the municipality’s duty to check it.”
Juan Enrique Bautista Corona, chief of the Department of Urban and Environmental Development (SDTUA), highlighted that the regulations surrounding the operational status of hydrants are unclear. “Multiple agencies are involved. These hydrants are funded by the state water agency, and the Major’s Office also intervenes. The regulation doesn’t clearly state whose responsibility it is to ensure they are functioning,” said Bautista Corona.
In April, Rafael Carrillo Venegas, head of the Municipal Fire Department, pointed out that 80% of hydrants in Tijuana either need replacement or rehabilitation.
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#### Most Fire Hydrants in Tijuana are Out of Service
Local authorities have reported that only 26% of Tijuana’s fire hydrants are in working order. The rest have been vandalized or fallen into disrepair. This dire statistic poses significant risks for emergency response and firefighting capabilities in the city.
Rafael Carrillo Venegas, the Fire Department’s director, noted, “Two-thirds of our hydrants are either damaged or completely inoperative.”
The ongoing issue of hydrant maintenance requires immediate attention from both the municipality and associated agencies to ensure public safety and efficient emergency response.
Additionally, Tijuana’s Civil Protection has recently suspended various projects on the Playas de Tijuana boardwalk due to a lack of proper signage and space delimitation. These factors underscore the broader challenges of public infrastructure management in the city.
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