Mexican authorities reported that 6 hectares of land were turned into ash in the forest fire that started yesterday in the rural area of Santiago, Nuevo Leon state.
While the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, state officials warned citizens to be more careful, stating that 9 out of every 10 forest fires are caused by human activities.
The fire has been responded to by Mexican Army personnel and the National Guard, as well as firefighters from surrounding cities.