Blazes Hit Archeological Areas in Mexico
Mexico´s National Anthropology and History Institute (INAH) reported Sunday that forest and farming fires in Yucatan Peninsula have affected the Mayan archeological zones.

INAH regional director Federica Sodi told the media that among the areas damaged are Oxkintoc and Chichén Itzá. The latter is one of the symbols of that aboriginal culture.

In Quintana Roo state, authorities are assessing the evacuation of people in Leona Vicario, Cancun municipality, currently surrounded by three forest fires.

Even in the famous Cancun resort, smoke clouds have covered extensive areas causing a 15 percent reduction of the tourist demand.