Deadly Fire Kills 23 at Discount Store in Mexico’s Hermosillo

Deadly Fire Kills 23 at Discount Store in Mexico’s Hermosillo
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At least 23 people were killed and a dozen injured when a fire tore through a Waldo’s discount store in downtown Hermosillo, northwestern Mexico, on Saturday, Reuters reported. The blaze erupted amid nationwide Day of the Dead celebrations, prompting widespread mourning. Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo ordered a full investigation, confirming that children were among the victims.

Most fatalities were due to inhalation of toxic fumes, according to state authorities. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences and deployed support teams to assist families and the injured. The Red Cross dispatched 40 personnel and 10 ambulances to the scene. Officials said the cause remains under investigation, though early reports suggest a possible electrical fault.