Fire at Major Mexico City Mall Quickly Contained

Fire at Portal San Ángel Shopping Center in Mexico City Prompts Swift Emergency Response Mexico City, May 29, 2025 – A fire broke out this afternoon in the air extraction system of the Portal San Ángel shopping center in the Álvaro Obregón borough of Mexico City. Emergency services responded swiftly, arriving on the scene within minutes. Videos circulating on social media show numerous fire trucks and ambulances converging on the location. "I was walking by when I saw the smoke," said one eyewitness, who asked not to be identified. "People were evacuating, and it was quite chaotic for a while." The fire was contained to the ventilation system and did not spread to other areas of the building. While the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, authorities confirmed that no major injuries were reported. The rapid response of emergency services prevented a potentially much more serious incident. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in large commercial buildings and the crucial role of well-trained emergency responders in protecting the public.