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Civil Protection Brigadier Dies from Burns Sustained Fighting Wildfire in Chiapas
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Civil Protection Brigadier Dies from Burns Sustained Fighting Wildfire in Chiapas

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A civil protection brigadier in El Parral, Chiapas, Mexico, has died from burns sustained while fighting a wildfire.
  • Alexander Vázquez Hernández was injured on May 22 while battling a fire in the community of Guadalupe.
  • He succumbed to his injuries eight days later at the Gilberto Gómez Maza hospital.

Alexander Vázquez Hernández, a dedicated brigadier with Civil Protection in El Parral, Chiapas, has died after sustaining severe burns while fighting a wildfire. The incident occurred on May 22 in the community of Guadalupe, located in the Sierra Madre region of Chiapas.

Vázquez Hernández was caught by the flames while battling the blaze, sustaining critical injuries. He was transferred from El Parral to the Gilberto Gómez Maza hospital in Tuxtla for treatment. Despite efforts to save him, his condition remained critical, and he tragically lost his life eight days after the accident.

who lost his life in the line of duty.

— Secretariat of Civil ProtectionAcknowledging the circumstances of Alexander Vázquez Hernández's death.

The Secretariat of Civil Protection expressed its deep sorrow over the passing of Vázquez Hernández, recognizing his death as occurring "in the line of duty." The secretariat and its staff extended their heartfelt condolences and solidarity to his family, honoring his sacrifice and bravery in protecting their land.

His body will be honored with a wake starting Saturday at his family's home, surrounded by relatives, friends, and his fellow Civil Protection colleagues. His sacrifice serves as a somber reminder of the dangers faced by those who combat wildfires.

We send a solidary hug to his family; his sacrifice and bravery to protect our land will not be forgotten.

— Secretariat of Civil ProtectionExpressing condolences and honoring the fallen brigadier.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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