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safety El Financiero 2026-04-30

Short Circuit Fire at La Raza Hospital Evacuates 300 in Mexico City

A short circuit caused a fire at La Raza Hospital in Mexico City, leading to the evacuation of 300 people, including critically ill patients. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, which filled the lower levels with smoke. While no patients were transferred to other hospitals, families reported a lack of information on their evacuated loved ones.

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