Hydrocarbon leak in Hidalgo; Pemex and Civil Protection work to control spill in Mineral de la Reforma

A significant hydrocarbon leak has been ongoing since the weekend on the Pachuca-Ciudad Sahagún highway in Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo. The Subsecretaría de Protección Civil y Gestión de Riesgos confirmed that coordinated efforts with Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) are underway to control the fuel spill.

The incident was first reported on Sunday after a strong fuel odor and visible spill were detected. An operation was launched to locate the source, identified as an illegal tapping point, and to mitigate associated risks. Authorities have constructed a temporary containment pit to collect and recover the spilled fuel. Environmental cleanup operations are also in progress.

Officials have assured the public that there is no immediate risk and no evacuations have been necessary. However, the perimeter around the incident remains secured while control and recovery efforts continue. Residents are strongly advised to stay away from the cordoned-off area and to avoid any activities that could generate sparks, such as lighting fires or smoking, due to the flammable nature of the spilled material.