**Tijuana Authorities Suspend Chemical Lab at Local School**
At noon on Tuesday, Tijuana’s Municipal Civil Protection authorities took decisive action by sealing off the chemical laboratory and general storage area of expired chemical substances at ETI, a local secondary technical school. This move came after Miguel Ángel Nuño García, Tijuana’s delegate of Education, joined the Civil Protection team to address concerns about hazardous waste at the institution.
The President of the School’s Student Council stated that the school’s administration, along with parents, were informed of the immediate closure and the eventual removal of the dangerous materials. However, the authorities have yet to provide a specific timeline for when these substances will be extracted from the premises.
Parents have been urging the removal of these hazardous materials, citing safety concerns. “The sealing of the area confirms the presence of hazardous waste,” one parent emphasized. The intervention involved the collaboration of Civil Protection and firefighting personnel, who prioritized the containment of the chemical products for the time being.
**In Other News: Gas Leak Evacuation and Other Local Updates**
In a separate incident, a gas leak prompted the evacuation of the radiotherapy area at IMSS Clinic 20 in Tijuana. The leak has since been brought under control, ensuring the safety of both staff and patients.
Meanwhile, authorities have also issued a warning about an approaching cold front that is expected to affect Baja California soon. This development has sparked concerns among residents, who are advised to prepare for the colder weather.
On the security front, Tijuana is witnessing a decline in tourism by as much as 80% in its historic center due to rising concerns about safety and cleanliness. Many Mexican-Americans who frequently visited the city over the weekends have expressed their worries about reports of violence in the area.
Additionally, the grim discovery of a body near the border wall at Playas de Tijuana has raised further concerns about safety in the region. The body was found late Monday evening near the lighthouse and close to the beach.
In other community-related updates, a call for blood donors has been made for Sebastián Antonio, a 12-year-old boy battling leukemia. Local authorities and his family have urged volunteers to come forward to provide him with the required blood donations.
Lastly, Tijuana’s residents can look forward to clear skies with temperatures reaching up to 20°C on Tuesday, according to local weather forecasts. The community continues to keep an eye on the fluctuating exchange rate, which influences the local economy significantly.