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A forest fire in Minerva hills, whose images have been shared on social networks, has been controlled at 90%.
Mixco Firefighters fight the fire recorded in Minerva, Mixco, this May 1. (Photo, Free Press: Conred)
The afternoon of this May 1 was reported a fire in a wooded area of Minerva hills, Mixcowhich threatened to spread to homes.
Neighbors shared on social networks images of the incident, which continued at night.
The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) reported that The fire has been controlled by 90% and liquidated by 80%.
He indicated that the fire fight is developed in jurisdiction of Chinautla and that the response team of the CONRED SYSTEM would move to Minerva hillsMixco, to finish the work of settlement.
He also reported that The rain was present at the placewhich could help to quell the flames.
“The fire, which began with great proportions, has been Fortunately controlled“The Conred reported.