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State and Municipal Firefighters Control Forest Fire in Carolina

Published Jun 30, 2026, 4:12 PM ASTvia Primera Hora

Why this matters: Forest fires pose a risk to communities in Puerto Rico, particularly during dry seasons.

A forest fire broke out on the afternoon of June 30 on PR-853 road, Los Brillones, in the Barrazas neighborhood of Carolina. State and municipal firefighters, along with the Municipal Emergency Management Office, have contained the fire. Units from Carolina, Canóvanas, and Fajardo were mobilized at 1:30 PM to extinguish the fire in a pasture near the community where six families live.

As a precautionary measure, residents were evacuated, and no one has been reported affected or injured. The causes of the fire will be investigated once it is fully extinguished. The fire is currently under control, with no reports of damage or injuries.

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  • Carolina

    152,204Census estimate, 2020–20241857Founded45.4 sq mi (117.5 km²)Area
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