Protección Civil
Hotel room on third floor catches fire
Staff Acted Quickly and Controlled the Fire, Civil Protection Personnel rule out any potential risk This Monday, a fire broke out in a hotel room on the third floor in the northern hotel zone. The fire was promptly and effectively extinguished by the hotel's internal fire brigade. Thanks to the actions of the hotel staff, […]
Yellow flag has been raised at 5 beaches
Civil Protection reported the beach conditions, based on current sea conditions In its most recent beach conditions report, the Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection Department reported that yellow flags are flying at five beaches in town: Palmares Los Muertos Camarones Holly Playa de Oro Visitors are advised to follow civil protection instructions due to the current […]
House catches fire in Las Juntas
Civil Protection and Fire Department personnel arrived at the scene and controlled the fire; no one was injured A three-story house located in Las Juntas caught fire Saturday afternoon. Firefighters arrived at the scene to control the flames. According to information from the Civil Protection department, the incident involved Class A combustible materials, such as […]
Firefighters respond to brush fire in El Cantón neighborhood
Through control and mitigation efforts, the fire was prevented from spreading, avoiding risks to the surrounding area Members of the Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection and Fire Department responded yesterday to a brush fire in the El Cantón neighborhood. Civil Protection and Fire Department authorities urge the public not to burn trash or brush to prevent […]
Purple Flag Raised at Flamingos Beach
Aquatic Rescue reports presence of harmful wildlife at this beach This Friday, Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection and Firefighters Department informed the public via social media that the purple flag had been raised at Flamingos Beach, located a few meters from the mouth of the Pitillal River in the Hotel Zone. Tourists and residents are asked […]
Puerto Vallarta has Risk Atlas, and it's been constantly updated
Civil Protection reported that the document continues to be strengthened to address urban growth and risks in the region The Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection and Fire Department reported that the municipality does have a Risk Atlas, an instrument that is constantly being updated to reinforce prevention and emergency response actions, especially during the rainy season. […]
Civil Protection responds to gas leak at Downtown business
The incident occurred a few meters from the boardwalk; prompt response prevented an accident Civil Protection and Fire Department personnel from Puerto Vallarta promptly responded to a report of a gas leak at a business located in the downtown area. Upon arrival, personnel identified that the leak originated from the filling line, and the tank's […]
Civil Protection Council established for the 2026 Rainy and Hurricane Season
Agencies Reported Progress in Preventive Measures and Emergency Response Capacity The Municipal Government established the Municipal Technical Council for Civil Protection for the 2026 Rainy and Tropical Cyclone Season to strengthen prevention and response to natural phenomena. This council is one of the most important bodies for municipal decision-making in the event of any emergency. […]
Civil Protection and Firefighters Control Forest Fire in the Southern Zone, near Palmares Beach
Smoke may still be visible from the bay today; however, authorities assured there's no risk of fire spreading The efforts to combat and control the fire in the southern zone of Puerto Vallarta, which burned approximately 15 hectares yesterday, have been completed by Civil Protection and Firefighters. Emergency teams carried out control operations by separating […]
1,500 people successfully evacuated in PV during Jalisco 2026 Earthquake Drill
Municipal agencies and emergency services participated in a preventative exercise for a hypothetical earthquake and tsunami With the activation of alarms and emergency protocols, on May 6, the Municipal Government participated in the Jalisco 2026 Earthquake Drill. The scenario involved an 8.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Chamela and the possible formation of a […]