Fire breaks out at Monterrey Metro's Line 6 construction site

Flames erupted near a key intersection, raising alarms—but swift action contained the blaze. What caused the malfunction, and why was vandalism ruled out?

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2026 March 6 . 11:04 AM

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Fire breaks out at Monterrey Metro's Line 6 construction site

A fire ignited at the construction site of Monterrey Metro's Line 6 in Guadalupe. The incident occurred near the intersection of Miguel Alemán Avenue and Las Américas. According to Metrorrey officials, the fire started due to a malfunction in an electricity-generating machine. Some early reports had suggested possible vandalism, but no evidence supported this claim. Nuevo León's Civil Protection agency responded swiftly to contain the flames. Investigations into the exact cause remain ongoing, though initial findings point to equipment failure as the primary trigger. No injuries were recorded, and the situation was brought under control without further complications. The incident has not delayed the overall progress of Line 6 construction, as confirmed by local authorities.