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A fire at the PCCI (Spanish: Puesto Central de Control I — Central Control Center I) of the Mexico City Metro took place on 9 January 2021 at 05:48 hours at the PCCI building.[1] A female police officer was killed and 31 others were injured, mainly due to smoke poisoning.[2]
 Offices of the Mexico City Metro on Delicias Street in Mexico City, scene of fire. | |
| Date | 05:48:00 (UTC -6) 9 January 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location | Offices of the Collective Transportation System, Calle de Delicias, Mexico City |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 31 |
Events
editThe incident occurred at 05:48 am (local time) on 9 January 2021, when two power electrical substations caused a short circuit within the Central Control Center I (or No. 1), immediately starting a fire of considerable proportions; the fire alarm at the site was immediately activated and several workers on the center attempted to escape.[3]
On the other hand, the Mexico City Metro, which at that time was preparing to start service that day, was unable to do so on lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6; it was reported that the service would be suspended temporarily while the fire in the plant was controlled and the damage was evaluated.[citation needed] Passengers who required the service at that time found it difficult to move, so the Mexico City Police helped with transportation in patrol cars, while an official statement was expected.[citation needed]
The Head of Government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, reported through Twitter that the fire was controlled at 8:45 a.m.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Embargo, Redacción / Sin (9 January 2021). "Incendio en oficinas del Metro de CdMx es sofocado; deja policía muerta y 6 líneas sin servicio". SinEmbargo MX (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-15.
- ^ Rivera, Ricardo (2021-01-09). "Un muerto, 30 intoxicados y seis líneas sin servicio, el saldo del incendio en instalaciones del Metro". Uno TV (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-15.
- ^ "Metro CDMX: Así se vivió el incendio desde el interior de la subestación eléctrica: VIDEO". heraldodemexico.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-03-15.
- ^ "Controlan incendio en el Centro de Control del Metro; suman 30 rescatados y un deceso". 24 Horas (in Mexican Spanish). 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2021-03-15.