Tulum, Quintana Roo — A fire broke out in a warehouse of the Soriana supermarket in Tulum during the early hours of Tuesday, mobilizing emergency crews who successfully contained the blaze before it could spread further.
Incident Details
The fire was reported around 3:00 a.m. at the supermarket located on the Tulum-Cobá state highway at kilometer 1.2, near Juncal Street and an access point leading to an irregular settlement. Preliminary reports indicate that a 911 call alerted authorities to smoke emanating from one of the store’s doors.
Responding units included personnel from Civil Protection, the Heroic Fire Department, and the Municipal Preventive Police. Firefighters entered the building with specialized equipment to locate and extinguish the flames. While the source of the fire was not visible from outside, thick black smoke was observed coming from an undetermined area inside the premises.
No Injuries Reported
No injuries or emergency evacuations were reported, though paramedics from Salud y Vida were on standby in case medical attention was required. The fire was swiftly controlled, and crews remained on-site to ventilate the area and assess potential risks.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The Municipal Directorate of Civil Protection will conduct an investigation to identify the origin of the blaze and evaluate possible safety protocol failures or liabilities.
Related Incidents
This marks the latest in a series of fire-related emergencies in Tulum and Quintana Roo this year, including recent wildfires and a gas explosion in April that left one person severely injured. Authorities continue to monitor fire risks in the region.
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