Fire Breaks Out in Condesa Building, Mexico City: 90 People Evacuated
Mexico City, January 11, 2026 – Emergency services in Mexico City responded to a fire that erupted yesterday evening, January 10, 2026, in a residential building located at Zamora 75, in the Condesa neighborhood of the Cuauhtémoc borough. The incident led to the precautionary evacuation of approximately 90 residents, with no injuries reported.
Emergency Response and Containment Efforts
The first reports of the fire emerged around 7:44 p.m. EST on January 10. Initial indications suggested the fire originated on the ground floor of the 14-story building. Members of the Heroic Fire Department of Mexico City were immediately dispatched to the scene, organizing operations to contain the flames and safeguard adjacent apartments. Approximately eight water tankers were utilized in the mitigation efforts.
Brigade members had to force entry into the apartment where the fire started, as the occupants were not present at the time of the incident. Windows were broken to allow firefighters to access and extinguish the blaze. According to preliminary reports, the fire was likely caused by a short circuit.
Evacuation and Safety Measures
As a preventive measure, 90 people were evacuated from the building. Personnel from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) cordoned off the perimeter to ensure the protection of both residents and pedestrians. While the fire caused material damage, it did not affect neighboring apartments or nearby properties.
After the fire was brought under control and cooling operations were completed, residents were gradually allowed back into the building. Some residents were permitted to re-enter briefly to retrieve their pets, following specific safety instructions due to the smoke affecting the building’s interior.
Official Statement and Ongoing Assessment
The Secretariat of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection confirmed the incident via its official social media channels, stating: “At Zamora 75, Condesa, Cuauhtémoc borough, a fire occurred in one of the apartments on the ground floor of a 14-story building. CDMX firefighters extinguished the fire; they are currently carrying out cooling and debris removal work. As a preventive measure, 90 people were evacuated; no injuries reported.”
Authorities are continuing with inspection and damage assessment tasks. The swift and coordinated response of the emergency services ensured the safety of the residents and prevented the fire from escalating further. The investigation into the exact cause of the short circuit is ongoing.
This incident highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and the effectiveness of Mexico City’s emergency response teams in managing urban crises.
