“ In the city of Hermosillo in Mexico, a large-scale fire occurred in a store, as a result of which at least 23 people, including children, were killed, and about a dozen people were injured. Source: Reuters Details: The tragedy occurred during the celebration of the Day of the Dead, one of the most important traditional holidays in Mexico. Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo said he had ordered a full and transparent investigation into the cause of the fire. According to him, most of the dead died from poisoning by toxic smoke. Es una verdadera tragedia lo que ocurrió esta tarde en Sonora. A fire in a “Waldo’s”, located in the center of Hermosillo, left at least 22 people dead. There were 7 children among the victims. pic.twitter.com/r8Kqyvid7T— Erika Velasco (@Erika_Velasco_) November 2, 2025 Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and announced that aid teams have been sent to Hermosillo to support the victims and relatives of the victims. According to local authorities, the fire was extinguished, but its cause is still unknown. A short-circuit version is tentatively considered, and a targeted attack is ruled out. More than 40 rescuers and 10 ambulances took part in eliminating the consequences of the fire. Chief Firefighter Hermosillo said that it is currently also being investigated whether the explosion occurred inside the premises.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Reuters
Details: The tragedy occurred during the celebration of the Day of the Dead, one of the most important traditional holidays in Mexico.
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Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo said he had ordered a full and transparent investigation into the cause of the fire. According to him, most of the dead died from poisoning by toxic smoke.
Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and said that aid groups had been sent to Hermosillo to support the victims and relatives of the victims.
According to local authorities, the fire was extinguished, but its cause is still unknown. A short-circuit version is tentatively considered, and a targeted attack is ruled out.
More than 40 rescuers and 10 ambulances took part in eliminating the consequences of the fire. Chief Firefighter Hermosillo said that it is currently also being investigated whether the explosion occurred inside the premises.