**Alternative Locations for Fire Station No.1 in Tijuana Identified**
The Tijuana Fire Department has announced two alternative sites for relocating Fire Station No.1, according to Rafael Carrillo Venegas, Director of the Municipal Fire Department. Besides considering the “Policía Area Number 3 Park,” two other potential sites have been identified.
The first alternative site is located in the Benito Juárez colony, approximately a block and a half from Policía Park on Aguascalientes Avenue. The second option is situated in the José María Morelos colony on a government-owned plot.
Previously located on Emiliano Zapata Street, also known as “Quinta,” in the Centro area, Fire Station No.1 was vacated at the end of July due to an unresolved property purchase. Carrillo Venegas stated that the station needs space for a fire truck, a water tanker, and five crew members. “The main challenge with relocating Station 1 is political, but any plot over 350 square meters could be suitable,” he mentioned.
Currently, the fire crew and equipment from Station No.1 have moved to the Central Station in Zona Norte. This shift has led to longer response times, especially when there are long vehicle queues for crossing to the United States on Segunda Street.
Additionally, Municipal President Montserrat Caballero Ramírez indicated that Station No.1 might start operations next week at “Policía Park,” although Carrillo Venegas stated he hasn’t been informed.
Despite the new location, the old site on Quinta Street still contains some properties, and thefts of furniture, metals, and piping have been reported.
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**Community Protests and Seeking Legal Actions Against Fire Station Relocation**
Residents of the affected areas in Tijuana are voicing their concerns and considering legal actions regarding the proposed relocation of Fire Station No.1. Protesters argue that the new site selections could disrupt their daily lives and increase noise and traffic in residential neighborhoods.
According to local officials, residents in Benito Juárez and José María Morelos colonies are particularly active in seeking legal remedies to halt the relocation. “We are not against firefighters; we support their work. However, the new locations are too close to schools and residential areas, which will be impacted negatively,” said a community representative.
The city government has yet to provide a formal response to these concerns. Meanwhile, Municipal authorities are working on identifying the most viable and least disruptive solutions for the fire station’s new site.
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